mission
- Noun. (countable) A set of tasks that fulfills a purpose or duty; an assignment set by an employer.
- Noun. (uncountable) Religious evangelism.
- Noun. (uncountable) (the missions) collective term for third world charities, particularly those which preach as well as provide aid.
- Noun. (countable) (Catholic tradition) an infrequent gathering of religious believers in a parish, usually part of a larger regional event with a central theme.
- Verb. (transitive) To send to a mission.
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