Meaning of 'mission'

noun

the organized work of a religious missionary

Synonyms: missionary work

noun

a special assignment that is given to a person or group

Example: "a confidential mission to London"

Synonyms: charge commission

noun

an operation that is assigned by a higher headquarters

Example: "the planes were on a bombing mission"

Synonyms: military mission

noun

a group of representatives or delegates

Synonyms: delegacy

noun

an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work

Synonyms: foreign mission