missionary station

/ˌmɪʃəˈnɛri ˌsteɪʃən/
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Definitions of missionary station
  1. noun
    an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
    synonyms: foreign mission, mission, missionary post
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    type of:
    NGO, nongovernmental organization
    an organization that is not part of the local or state or federal government
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