foreign_mission | ||
1. | [ noun ] (religion) an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work | |
Synonyms: | mission missionary_station missionary_post | |
Related terms: | organization ngo | |
2. | [ noun ] a permanent diplomatic mission headed by a minister | |
Synonyms: | legation | |
Related terms: | diplomatic_mission legate | |
Similar spelling: |
foreign_legion foreign_minister foreign_agent foreign_policy foreign_office foreign-born foreign_exchange foreign_bill foreign_draft |