1. a person sent on a religious mission, especially to spread Christianity

Examples

• The missioner traveled to remote villages to establish new churches.
• She worked as a missioner in South America for ten years.
• The Catholic missioner learned the local language to better serve the community.
• Several missioners were sent to the region to provide medical care and religious instruction.
• The young missioner faced many challenges adapting to life in a foreign country.
• The missioner’s dedication to helping others inspired many people in the village.