missionary

• Relativo a um missionário ou a uma missão religiosa, especialmente àquele que é enviado para propagar a fé; que tem caráter de proselitismo ou de divulgação de uma doutrina.

Relating to or characteristic of a person sent on a religious mission, often to promote their faith.

1. Relating to religious missionsB2formal

   Relating to or characteristic of a person sent on a religious mission, especially to promote Christianity.

   Missionário

   • The missionary work in the region has been ongoing for decades.
   • She dedicated her life to missionary activities in Africa.
   • The organization provides support for missionary projects abroad.

   Sinônimosapostolicevangelicalevangelisticmissional

2. Zealous or dedicatedC1informal

   Showing strong dedication or enthusiasm for a cause or belief.

   Missionário

   • He has a missionary zeal for environmental conservation.
   • Her missionary approach to teaching inspired many students.
   • The team worked with missionary fervor to complete the project.

   Sinônimosardentdevotedevangelisticferventpassionatezealous

   Antônimosapatheticindifferentunenthusiastic

• Pessoa enviada para realizar uma missão religiosa, especialmente para difundir o cristianismo ou outra fé em uma região ou país estrangeiro.

A person sent on a religious mission, especially one sent to promote Christianity or another faith in a foreign country.

1. Religious workerB2formal

   A person sent on a religious mission, especially one sent to promote Christianity in a foreign country.

   Missionário

   • The missionary traveled to Africa to build a school.
   • She worked as a missionary in rural India for ten years.
   • Missionaries often learn the local language to communicate effectively.

   Sinônimosapostleevangelistmissionerpreacher

2. Advocate for a causeC1formal

   A person who strongly promotes a particular idea, belief, or cause.

   Propagandista

   • He became a missionary for environmental conservation.
   • She is a missionary of digital literacy in developing countries.
   • The organization sends missionaries to spread awareness about health issues.

   Sinônimosadvocatechampioncrusaderevangelistpromoterproponent