misionario vs. misionero

Question

¿Cuál es la diferencia entre las palabras "misionario" y "misionero"'

Answer 1

Gracias. I should've thought of looking at the RAE dictionary. Anyway, I guess either is good for my purposes.

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looking at the two RAE definitions I would say in some contexts they are synonyms and in other the misionario may be more generica, and may not be religious in usage

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Answer 2

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looking at the two RAE definitions I would say in some contexts they are synonyms and in others the misionario may be more generic, and may not be religious in usage (emissary)