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missioners

noun

plural of missioner

as in missionaries

a person who is sent especially to a foreign country to do religious work (such as converting people to the religion or ministering to the sick) The church has a program in which volunteers spend one year abroad as missioners.

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Recent Examples of missioners In 1976, the residence was redesigned as a retirement home for church missioners. — George Avalos, Mercury News, 10 June 2026

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Once inside a world, the missionaries split up and seek out small groups chatting in quieter corners.

— Fiona Murphy, NPR, 2 July 2026
Another stand-out category is Hawaiian quilts, which the expert says tend to feature large, bold floral designs and reflect traditional Hawaiian aesthetics that were adapted after quilting was introduced by missionaries.

— Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 June 2026

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In places such as Taiwan, Daoist priests can be seen today conducting rituals at community temples and annual festivals.

— Michael Naparstek, The Conversation, 6 July 2026
Without bishops, De Piante said, the SSPX would eventually have no priests to celebrate Mass, hear confessions or administer the sacraments that members believe are central to their spiritual lives.

— Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 6 July 2026

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