missie

Definitions of missie
  1. noun
    a group of representatives or delegates
    synonyms: afvaardiging, delegatie, deputatie, gezantschap, legatie, schuldoverdracht, vertegenwoordiging
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    type of:
    lichaam, organisatie
    a group of people who work together
  2. noun
    an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
  3. noun
    a special assignment that is given to a person or group
    synonyms: aanstellingsbrief, benoeming, benoemingsbrief, boodschap, zending
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    type of:
    last, opdracht
    a duty that you are assigned to perform (especially in the armed forces)
  4. noun
    the organized work of a religious missionary
    synonyms: boodschap, missiewerk, zending, zendingswerk
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    type of:
    arbeid, emplooi, werk
    activity directed toward making or doing something
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