Missions: meaning, definitions and examples

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missions

 

[ หˆmษชสƒษ™nz ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

space exploration

Specific tasks or projects assigned to a person or group, especially a military or scientific expedition sent to achieve a specific objective.

Synonyms

assignment, operation, project, task

Examples of usage

  • The astronauts were assigned different missions during their space expedition.
  • The scientist's mission was to conduct experiments on Mars.
  • The military's mission was to secure the area.
Context #2 | Noun

religious

A sending out or being sent out by a church authority to carry on evangelistic work, usually in a foreign country.

Synonyms

evangelism, ministry, outreach

Examples of usage

  • The church sent missionaries on a mission to Africa.
  • She felt called to go on a mission to spread the faith.
Context #3 | Verb

general

An important assignment carried out for political, religious, or commercial purposes.

Synonyms

assignment, goal, objective, task

Examples of usage

  • The company was on a mission to increase its market share.
  • He was on a mission to find the truth.

Translations

Translations of the word "missions" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น missรตes

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคฟเคถเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Missionen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ misi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผั–ัั–ั—

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ misje

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒŸใƒƒใ‚ทใƒงใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท missions

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ misiones

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gรถrevler

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ž„๋ฌด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุนุซุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mise

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ misie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไปปๅŠก

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ misije

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ verkefni

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะธััะธัะปะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ˜แƒกแƒ˜แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ missiyalar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ misiones

Etymology

The word 'missions' originated from the Latin word 'missionem,' which means 'sending off' or 'a mission.' The concept of missions has been prevalent throughout history, particularly in the context of religious and exploratory endeavors. Missions have played a significant role in the expansion of empires, the spread of religions, and the advancement of scientific knowledge. Today, missions continue to be a vital part of various fields, including space exploration, diplomacy, and humanitarian efforts.

See also: intermission, missionary, missioner.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,213 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.