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    Missionnaires (en. Missionaries)

    /mi.sjɔ.nɛʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    An individual sent by an organization, usually religious, to spread its faith.
    Missionaries were sent to remote areas to share their message.
    Les missionnaires ont été envoyés dans des régions éloignées pour partager leur message.
    A person working on a mission or specific project.
    She decided to become a missionary after visiting a mission in Africa.
    Elle a décidé de devenir missionnaire après avoir visité une mission en Afrique.
    A member of a religious community dedicated to evangelization.
    Trappist missionaries are known for their dedication and selflessness.
    Les missionnaires trappistes sont connus pour leur dévouement et leur altruisme.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'missionarius', derived from 'missio' meaning 'sending'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    missionary of peace
    A person who works for peace and reconciliation.
    missionnaire de la paix
    missionary of happiness
    An individual who seeks to spread joy and well-being.
    missionnaire du bonheur

    Related Words

    mission
    Action of sending someone to represent an organization or an idea.
    mission
    evangelization
    Act of preaching and promoting a religious faith.
    évangélisation
    apostle
    Member of a religious group, especially those of a new faith.
    aposte

    Slang Meanings

    A 'ground-level' missionary
    He is a ground-level missionary, working directly with local populations.
    Il est un missionnaire sur le terrain, travaillant directement avec les populations locales.
    Idealistic missionary
    She is considered an idealistic missionary, firmly believing in her cause.
    Elle est considérée comme une missionnaire idéaliste, croyant fermement dans sa cause.