mission

Definitions

An important assignment given to a person or group of people, typically involving travel abroad.

A strongly felt aim, ambition, or calling in life.

A group of persons sent by a government or organization to a foreign country to conduct negotiations or establish relations.

Examples

The astronauts prepared for their dangerous mission to the moon.

Our company's primary mission is to provide affordable healthcare to everyone.

Synonyms

assignment task undertaking objective calling quest operation

Antonyms

aimlessness idleness inaction stagnation purposelessness leisure