missionize

English

/ˈmɪʃənʌɪz/

verb
Definitions
  • (intransitive) To work as a missionary; to do missionary work.
  • (transitive) To do missionary work among (a people) or in (a particular place).
  • (transitive) To teach and to bring under the control of European religion and culture through the mission system, as the Spanish did with Native Americans in their colonies.

Etymology

Suffix from English mission.

Origin

English

mission

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