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(noun) the organized work of a religious missionary |
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Synonyms: missionary work |
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Related Words: work |
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(noun) a task that has been assigned to a person or group; "a confidential mission to London"; "his charge was deliver a message" |
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Synonyms: charge, commission |
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Related Words: assignment, duty assignment, mission impossible |
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(noun) an operation that is assigned by a higher headquarters; "the planes were on a bombing mission" |
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Synonyms: military mission |
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Related Words: combat mission, direct support, operation, search and destroy mission, search mission |
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(noun) an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work |
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Synonyms: foreign mission, missionary post, missionary station |
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Related Words: organisation, organization |
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(noun) a group of representatives or delegates |
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Synonyms: commission, delegacy, delegation, deputation |
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Related Words: diplomatic mission, organisation, organization |
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