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What does "missionary" mean? Is it somewhat related to the word "mission"?

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Rebecca

A "missionary" is a religious person, usually a Christian, who travels the world trying to promote and possibly convert others to their religion. Ex: He is a missionary over in the Middle East. Ex: She wants to be a missionary for her church when she turns eighteen.

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