Main entry: mission, missionary work
Definition: the organized work of a religious missionary
Main entry: mission, charge, commission
Definition: a special assignment that is given to a person or group
Usage: a confidential mission to London; his charge was deliver a message
Main entry: military mission, mission
Definition: an operation that is assigned by a higher headquarters
Usage: the planes were on a bombing mission
Main entry: delegacy, delegation, deputation, mission, commission
Definition: a group of representatives or delegates
Main entry: foreign mission, mission, missionary post, missionary station
Definition: an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work