missionizers

noun

plural of missionizer
as in missionaries

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  1. missionaries
  2. missioners
  3. monks
  4. chaplains
  5. religious
Noun
  • Garner is one of numerous missionaries in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who offer the tours.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The destination is distinctive on its own, not far from the northern reaches of Chilean Patagonia and a site of UNESCO World Heritage churches built by Jesuit missionaries in the 18th century.
    — Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 23 July 2026
Definition of missionaries
Noun
  • In 1976, the residence was redesigned as a retirement home for church missioners.
    — George Avalos, Mercury News, 10 June 2026
Definition of missioners
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  • Two monks sustained serious injuries, and one monk lost part of his leg as a result of the crash.
    — Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 10 Feb. 2026
Definition of monks
Noun
  • Prior to becoming chief of chaplains, his past assignments included deputy chief of chaplains, and army Pacific Command chaplain in Fort Shafter, Hawaii.
    — Connor Greene, Time, 4 Apr. 2026
  • Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has signaled support for expanding religious expression protections for service members and chaplains, though the Pentagon has not announced any policy changes related to chaplain insignia.
    — Asaf Elia-Shalev, Sun Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2026
Definition of chaplains
Noun
  • As a young religious, Bishop-elect Lombardo did missionary work in Bolivia and Honduras.
    — Laura Rodríguez Presa, chicagotribune.com, 11 Sep. 2020
Definition of religious
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