foreign mission

noun

1. mission ( def 10 ).
2. mission ( def 7 ).

foreign mission

noun

1. a body of persons sent to a non-Christian country in order to propagate Christianity
2. a diplomatic or other mission sent by one country to another

Word History and Origins

Origin of foreign mission¹

First recorded in 1800–10

Example Sentences

The State Department has also designated RT as a foreign mission.

From BBC

The election effectively starts on Friday and Saturday, when South African citizens living overseas vote in embassies and foreign missions.

From Seattle Times

Amin’s supporters and some academics point out that he was instrumental in acquiring or maintaining national assets at home and abroad, including a railway service, a national carrier, and multiple buildings housing Uganda’s foreign missions.

From Seattle Times

At the time of the incident, China's foreign mission condemned what it called a "violent attack" on the consulate, demanding a thorough investigation.

From Reuters

The requirements apply to all foreign missions' local employees, including permanent residents and non-permanent residents in the financial hub.

From BBC