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
- noun One of the twelve original followers of Jesus chosen to spread his teachings.
- noun An early or passionate advocate of a cause or belief.
missionary — full definition
- noun A person sent to spread a religion, especially Christianity, often while providing aid.
- adj Relating to religious missions or missionary work.