One sent to propagate religion. Christian missionaries are called delegated by authority, with certain powers for transacting business; commission; as sent on a foreign mission. MISSION. How to begin, how to accomplish best MISSION. His end of being on earth, and mission high. MISSION.

Persons sent; any number of persons appointed by authority to perform any service; particularly, the persons sent to propagate religion, or evangelize the heathen. The societies for propagating the gospel have missions in almost every country. Last week a mission sailed for the Sandwich isles. We have domestic missions and foreign missions. MISSION.

Dismission; discharge from service; a Roman use of the word; in EnglishMISSION.

Faction; party. MISSION.

One sent to propagate religion. Christian missionaries are called missionaries of the cross.

Pertaining to mission; as a missionary meeting; a missionary fund.