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missionaries

noun as in person who aids, does religious work

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The religious organisation hit by hackers was described as one which "previously sent missionaries to China and was openly critical of the PRC government".

From BBC

She brought in missionaries and lived with them, women having hardships for whatever reason, brought them into our home, helped raise their kids who became my play uncles and aunts.

The very first European settlers to the state, Spanish missionaries, were confronted by damaging earthquakes.

From Salon

The missionaries brought with them holy scriptures and European artworks on Christian themes which influenced court painters.

From BBC

Two female Mormon missionaries knock on the door of a man who initially appears friendly but is not what he seems, leading to a deadly game of cat and mouse.

From BBC

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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