Relating to or promoting conversion, especially religious conversion or missionary activity.
From 'conversion' plus the adjective suffix '-ary.' Related to 'conversional,' but emphasizing the active missionary or promotional aspect of spreading a faith or belief.
Historians use 'conversionary' to describe the specific strategies and activities missionaries used—'conversionary techniques' or 'conversionary zeal'—distinguishing the process and effort from the result alone.
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