Antimissionary

/ˌæntiˈmɪʃəneri/ adjective

Opposed to or acting against missionary work, evangelical activities, or the spread of religious beliefs through conversion efforts.

Formed from 'anti-' (against) and 'missionary' (a person sent to promote religion). The term emerged in the 19th century during debates about colonialism and religious imperialism.

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