ˈmɪʃən n. 1 a a
particular task or
goal assigned to a
person or
group. b a
journey undertaken as
part of
this. c a person's
vocation (mission in life). 2 a
military or
scientific operation or
expedition for a particular
purpose. 3 a
body of persons
sent,
esp. to a
foreign country, to
conduct negotiations etc. 4 a a body sent to
propagate a
religious faith. b a
field of
missionary activity. c a missionary post or
organization. d a
place of
worship attached to a mission. 5 a particular
course or
period of preaching, services,
etc., undertaken by a
parish or
community. [F mission or L missio f. mittere misssend]