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lähetyssaarnaaja — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • apostle noun One of the twelve original followers of Jesus chosen to spread his teachings.
  • missionary noun A person sent to spread a religion, especially Christianity, often while providing aid.

Senses

lähetyssaarnaaja is used for these senses in English:

  • apostle A missionary, or leader of a religious mission, especially one in the early Christian Church (but see Apostle).
  • missionary (religion) A person who travels attempting to spread a religion or creed (Particularly used in context of Christianity).

apostle — full definition

  1. noun One of the twelve original followers of Jesus chosen to spread his teachings.
  2. noun An early or passionate advocate of a cause or belief.

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.

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