- rescue mission
- noun Date: 1902 a city religious mission seeking to convert and rehabilitate the down-and-out
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rescue mission
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rescue mission — mission (def. 12). [1900 05] * * * … Universalium
rescue mission — noun a) A mission, operation to reach and rescue people in urgent need, as after a disaster b) A religious mission set up (usually in poor city quarters) to rescue human derelicts from a wasted life of sin, the final aim being conversion See Also … Wiktionary
rescue mission — noun : a city mission established to help persons especially of low income who are unable to help themselves and are in desperate need of moral and spiritual rehabilitation * * * mission (def. 12). [1900 05] … Useful english dictionary
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combat search and rescue mission coordinator — The designated person or organization selected to direct and coordinate support for a specific combat search and rescue mission. Also called CSAR mission coordinator. See also combat search and rescue; component search and rescue controller;… … Military dictionary
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Roanoke Rescue Mission — The Roanoke Rescue Mission is a Christian mission located in downtown Roanoke, Virginia. The mission is the largest homeless shelter in the state of Virginia. It is part of the City Mission movement.The mission provides sleeping and washing… … Wikipedia
