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colporteurs

/ˈkɒlpɔːtərz/ /ˈkɒlpɔːrˌtɜːrz/

Meanings
noun
A peddler of publications, especially of religious books

Examples :

"The colporteurs went door-to-door, offering Bibles and religious pamphlets to families in the neighborhood. "
religion literature person job history theology culture

Related Words

Illustration books

books noun

/bʊks/

A collection of sheets of paper bound together to hinge at one edge, containing printed or written material, pictures, etc.

"Sentence: She borrowed some books from the library to study for her exam. "

Illustration pamphlets

pamphlets noun

/ˈpæmfləts/ /ˈpæmflɪts/

A small booklet of printed informational matter, often unbound, having only a paper cover.

"The library had a rack filled with pamphlets about local community events. "

Illustration families

families noun

/ˈfæməliz/

A group of people who are closely related to one another (by blood, marriage or adoption); kin; for example, a set of parents and their children; an immediate family.

"Our family lives in town."

Illustration neighborhood

neighborhood noun

/ˈneɪbə.hʊd/ /ˈneɪbɚˌhʊd/

The quality of being a neighbor, of living nearby, next to each-other; proximity.

"Our neighborhood was our only reason to exchange hollow greetings."

Illustration publications

publications noun

/ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃənz/

The act of publishing printed or other matter.

"The university library has a large collection of academic publications, including journals, books, and articles. "

Illustration especially

especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

Illustration bibles

bibles noun

/ˈbaɪbəlz/

An exemplar of the Bible.

"My grandmother collects antique bibles; she says they are beautiful examples of printing and artistry. "

Illustration offering

offering verb

/ˈɑfəɹɪŋ/ /ˈɒfəɹɪŋ/ /ˈɔfəɹɪŋ/

To propose or express one's willingness (to do something).

"She offered to help with her homework."

Illustration door

door noun

/dɔː/ /dɔɹ/

A portal of entry into a building, room, or vehicle, consisting of a rigid plane movable on a hinge. Doors are frequently made of wood or metal. May have a handle to help open and close, a latch to hold the door closed and a lock that ensures the door cannot be opened without the key.

"The front door creaked open, revealing a cool breeze and the scent of freshly baked cookies. "

Illustration peddler

peddler noun

/ˈpɛdlər/ /ˈpɛdələr/

An itinerant seller of small goods.

"The peddler walked from house to house, selling buttons, needles, and thread. "

Illustration religious

religious noun

/ɹɪ.ˈlɪ.d͡ʒəs/

A member of a religious order, i.e. a monk or nun.

"The religious devoted much of their time to prayer and meditation. "

Illustration went

went verb

/went/ /wɛnt/

To move:

"The children went to school this morning. "