Dictionary and Thesaurus

Definition of Mission

• (n.) The act of sending, or the state of being sent; a being sent or delegated by authority, with certain powers for transacting business; comission.
• (n.) That with which a messenger or agent is charged; an errand; business or duty on which one is sent; a commission.
• (n.) Persons sent; any number of persons appointed to perform any service; a delegation; an embassy.
• (n.) An assotiation or organization of missionaries; a station or residence of missionaries.
• (n.) An organization for worship and work, dependent on one or more churches.
• (n.) A course of extraordinary sermons and services at a particular place and time for the special purpose of quickening the faith and zeal participants, and of converting unbelievers.
• (n.) Dismission; discharge from service.
• (v. t.) To send on a mission.

Synonyms of Mission

• Missionary Post
• Missionary Station
• Foreign Mission
• Military Mission
• Charge
• Commission
• Missionary Work
• Deputation
• Commission
• Delegation
• Delegacy

Antonyms of Mission

Homophones of Mission