Topic: RELIGION
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| Date: | 1500-1600 |
| Language: | Latin |
| Origin: | missio 'act of sending', from mittere 'to send, throw' |
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mis‧sion
[countable]
[countable]1 an important job that involves travelling somewhere, done by a member of the airforce, army etc, or by a spacecraft : 
He was sent on over 200 missions before being killed in action.
air force/army etc
PMHe was sent on over 200 missions before being killed in action.2 an important job that someone has been given to do, especially when they are sent to another place : Her mission was to improve staff morale.
job
Her mission was to improve staff morale. rescue/diplomatic/fact-finding etc mission a group of US congressmen on a fact-finding mission to Northern Ireland
a group of US congressmen on a fact-finding mission to Northern Ireland3 something that you feel you must do because it is your duty [= calling, vocation]: Momich's mission was to help young people in his local community.
duty
Momich's mission was to help young people in his local community.4 the purpose or the most important aim of an organization : The mission of International House is to enable students of different cultures to live together and build life-long friendships. ➔ mission statement
purpose
The mission of International House is to enable students of different cultures to live together and build life-long friendships.5 a group of important people who are sent by their government to another country to discuss something or collect information [= delegation]: a British trade mission to Moscow
government
PGOa British trade mission to Moscow6
religion
a) RR religious work that involves going to a foreign country in order to teach people about Christianity or help poor people
b) RR a building where this kind of work is done, or the people who work there
7 used when you have successfully achieved something that you were trying to do
mission accomplished
8 someone who is very determined to achieve what they are trying to do - often used humorously
