foreign mission

American  

noun

1. mission.

2. mission.

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foreign mission British  

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

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Etymology

Origin of foreign mission

First recorded in 1800–10

Example Sentences

Former Israeli intelligence officials say they realized that rather than sending their own people on foreign missions, they needed to find locals who would execute critical elements on Israel’s behalf.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Indian consulate will join a handful of other foreign missions downtown, including the Consulate General of the Arab Republic of Egypt and the Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia.

From Los Angeles Times

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