English dictionary
mission
nounPronunciation
ˈmɪʃn̩
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
noun
- the organized work of a religious missionary
noun
- a special assignment that is given to a person or group
noun
- an operation that is assigned by a higher headquarters
noun
- a group of representatives or delegates
noun
- an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
Example sentences
a confidential mission to London
his charge was to deliver a message
the planes were on a bombing mission