missioners

missioners
adj. of or pertaining to a mission; characterized by the desire or intention to convert others; pertaining to a religious mission n. missionary, person sent on a mission; person sent out from a religious organization to proselytize and/or offer humanitarian aid in a foreign or untouched region; one who has strong opinions or principles and tries to convert others to his position

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