One who is sent on a mission. / (religion) A person who travels attempting to spread a religion or creed. / (derogatory) A religious messenger.

Relating to a (religious) mission.

plural of missionary

The religious work of a missionary.

plural of missionary bishop

(Christianity) A bishop assigned in the Anglican Communion (and, until 1964, in Methodist churches) to an area that is not already organized under a bishop of a church.

(Christianity) A Roman Catholic priest appointed to the charge of some important mission in England.

plural of missionary rector

(figuratively) great enthusiasm

Alternative spelling of missionary-linguist