MISSIONARIES

Noun

missionaries

plural of missionary

Source: Wiktionary

MISSIONARY

Mis"sion*ary, n.; pl. Missionaries. Etym: [Cf. F. missionnaire. See Mission, n.]

Definition: One who is sent on a mission; especially, one sent to propagate religion. Swift. Missionary apostolic, a Roman Catholic missionary sent by commission from the pope.

Mis"sion*a*ry, a.

Definition: Of or pertaining to missions; as, a missionary meeting; a missionary fund.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition