Word Meaning

mission definition and meaning

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.

Crossword clues for mission

- Feel the loss of one on assignment
- Goal
- One's apparent vocation
- Religious settlement
- Specific task or duty
- Vocation