MISSIONIZER Synonyms: 58 Similar and Opposite Words

missionizer

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as in missionary

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Background After the Hawaiian Islands were charted in the late 18th century, American and European merchants, missionaries, and settlers began arriving there in earnest in the 1800s.

— Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 July 2026
More than a century ago, French Catholic missionaries introduced winemaking to northern Yunnan, producing vines for sacramental wine and leaving behind a legacy that blends European techniques with local Tibetan culture.

— Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

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Florida has previously followed Texas on education policy, adopting a religious chaplain policy in 2024 a year after Texas did.

— Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026
The service members outside those categories are the least likely to have a chaplain who knows their tradition.

— Kerri J. Malloy, The Conversation, 9 July 2026

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In 1976, the residence was redesigned as a retirement home for church missioners.

— George Avalos, Mercury News, 10 June 2026
Kelley Hudlow, missioner for clergy formation for the diocese, told NBC affiliate WVTM of Birmingham soon after the shooting that church leaders were trying to learn more.

— Phil Helsel, NBC News, 17 June 2022

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But don’t discount soul belter Olivia Dean and R&B revivalist Leon Thomas.

— Maura Johnston, Rolling Stone, 10 Dec. 2025
The Muslim Brotherhood was founded in Egypt in 1928 by Hassan al-Banna as an Islamic revivalist movement seeking to establish a worldwide Islamic caliphate by peaceful means.

— Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Nov. 2025

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The world’s seventh-richest man is the primary evangelist for smart glasses.

— Sydney Lake, Fortune, 5 July 2026
Scholars have demonstrated that political leaders like Eisenhower and religious figures, such as the increasingly popular evangelist Billy Graham, all stressed the importance of strong religious faith.

— David Mislin, The Conversation, 26 June 2026

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Apps such as Headspace, Calm and Plum Village – inspired by the Vietnamese Buddhist monk Thich Nhat Hanh – are helping people build a steady practice, reduce stress and improve sleep.

— Ronald S. Green, The Conversation, 16 July 2026
Ryushin, the Buddhist monk at the center of Crows Are White was keeping his identity private until completing his monastic training.

— Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 9 July 2026

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The pastor didn’t suggest endorsing candidates, but instead focusing on issues, like advocating for immigration reform, and using religion as a tool for community organizing.

— Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 18 July 2026
In 1872, Harvey Johnson came to Baltimore as pastor of Union Baptist Church, located on Druid Hill Avenue.

— Jacques Kelly, Baltimore Sun, 17 July 2026

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