Missionary Post (Noun)
Meaning
An organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work.
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The establishment of a missionary post in the remote village greatly improved the locals' access to medical care and education.
- A team of missionaries was sent to establish a new missionary post in the heart of the foreign land to spread Christianity.
- She spent several years serving at a missionary post in Africa before returning home to share her experiences with her community.
- Local opposition forced the missionaries to close their post and relocate to a more hospitable area of the country.
- Life at the missionary post was simple yet fulfilling for the young couple, who had dedicated their lives to spreading the gospel.