Missionary Station (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 missionary station in rural Africa provided aid and education to the local community alongside their religious work.
- A team of volunteers traveled to the missionary station in South America to assist with construction projects and outreach programs.
- The missionary station served as a hub for coordinating relief efforts during the natural disaster that struck the island nation.
- Established in the late 19th century, the missionary station had been a cornerstone of the local community for generations.
- Life at the missionary station was simple, with missionaries and volunteers living together in a communal setting and sharing meals.