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foreign mission

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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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Noun 1. foreign missionforeign 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


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