centralmission

noun
UK /ˈsɛntrəl ˈmɪʃən/
US /ˈsɛntrəl ˈmɪʃən/

The main job or goal that a group cares about most.

The central mission of the animal shelter is to find homes for every dog and cat.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. The most important task of a team or organization.

Helping students learn is the central mission of our school.

3. The main reason a person or group does something.

Her central mission in life is to keep the ocean clean.

4. The core purpose written in a group's plan.

The club's central mission is written on the first page of its handbook.