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Mission

Pronunciation: /mɪˈsjoːn/

“Mission” is a German word. Its 3 meanings in English:

noun

  1. mission (set of tasks)
  2. mission (group of people appointed for such a task; their place of work)
  3. mission, evangelization, proselytism (religious, especially Christian, activism)

Etymology

16th century, learned borrowing from Latin missio. Later reinforced by cognate French mission.

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