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Definition of Foreign mission
1. Noun. An organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work.
Exact synonyms: Mission, Missionary Post, Missionary Station
Generic synonyms: Ngo, Nongovernmental Organization
Derivative terms: Missioner
Generic synonyms: Ngo, Nongovernmental Organization
Derivative terms: Missioner
2. Noun. A permanent diplomatic mission headed by a minister.
Exact synonyms: Legation
Generic synonyms: Diplomatic Mission
Member holonyms: Legate, Official Emissary
Generic synonyms: Diplomatic Mission
Member holonyms: Legate, Official Emissary