English word mission comes from Latin -tione, Proto-Indo-European *mith₂-
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| -tione | Latin (lat) | |
| *mith₂- | Proto-Indo-European (ine) | to exchange, remove |
| missum | Latin (lat) | |
| missio | Latin (lat) | (military) discharge. Dismissal. Quarter, mercy. Sending, mission. |
| mission | Old French (842-ca. 1400) (fro) | Expense; cost; outlay. |
| mission | French (fr) | Mission (duty that involves fulfilling a request). Mission (religious evangelism). |
| mission | English (en) | (countable) (Catholic tradition) an infrequent gathering of religious believers in a parish, usually part of a larger regional event with a central theme.. (countable) A set of tasks that fulfills a purpose or duty; an assignment set by an employer.. (in the plural, "the missions") third world charities, particularly those which preach as well as provide aid.. (obsolete) dismissal; discharge [...] |