1. people who are sent to a foreign country to do religious work, especially to try to persuade people to become Christians
Usage: plural of missionary

Examples

• The missionaries traveled to remote villages to spread their faith.
• Catholic missionaries established schools and hospitals in many developing countries.
• The missionaries learned the local language to better communicate with the people.
• Many missionaries dedicate their entire lives to serving in foreign lands.
• The missionaries provided medical care along with religious instruction.
• Protestant missionaries were among the first Europeans to explore parts of Africa.