missions

1. an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious workSynonyms: foreign mission, mission, missionary post, missionary station

2. an operation that is assigned by a higher headquartersExamples: "the planes were on a bombing mission"Synonyms: military mission, mission

3. a special assignment that is given to a person or groupExamples: "a confidential mission to London"; "his charge was deliver a message"Synonyms: charge, commission, mission

4. the organized work of a religious missionarySynonyms: mission, missionary work

5. a group of representatives or delegatesSynonyms: commission, delegacy, delegation, deputation, mission