foreign mission

foreign mission

n.

1. A permanent diplomatic legation established in a foreign country.

2. A religious group especially of Christians sent to a foreign country for missionary service.

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foreign mission

n

1. (Communication Arts / Journalism & Publishing) a body of persons sent to a non-Christian country in order to propagate Christianity

2. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) a diplomatic or other mission sent by one country to another

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	foreign mission - an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work mission, missionary post, missionary station NGO, nongovernmental organization - an organization that is not part of the local or state or federal government
	2.	foreign mission - a permanent diplomatic mission headed by a minister legation diplomatic mission - a mission serving diplomatic ends legate, official emissary - a member of a legation