Mission meaning

What does “mission” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“mission” is a noun with 5 meanings. Its most common meaning is: an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work.

mission

an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
Synonymsmissionary post missionary station foreign mission
an operation that is assigned by a higher headquarters
“the planes were on a bombing mission”
Synonymsmilitary mission
a special assignment that is given to a person or group
“a confidential mission to London”
“his charge was deliver a message”
Synonymscharge commission
the organized work of a religious missionary
Synonymsmissionary work
a group of representatives or delegates
Synonymsdeputation commission delegation delegacy

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University