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传教士 — meaning in English

chuán jiào shì

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English meaning

  • missionary noun A person sent to spread a religion, especially Christianity, often while providing aid.
  • preacher noun Someone, especially a member of the clergy, who delivers religious sermons.

Senses

传教士 is used for these senses in English:

  • missionary (religion) A person who travels attempting to spread a religion or creed (Particularly used in context of Christianity).
  • preacher Someone who preaches a worldview, philosophy, or religion, especially someone who preaches the gospel and especially a clergyman or clergywoman. In a religious context, usually used only to refer to Protestant Christian clergy.

missionary — full definition

  1. noun A person sent to spread a religion, especially Christianity, often while providing aid.
  2. adj Relating to religious missions or missionary work.