the Mission
thuh mish-uhnnoun
PlacesNorCalSafe anywhereDifficulty 2 of 3: Regional
Definition
San Francisco’s Mission District. In speech it is just “the Mission,” the way Oakland is “the Town.”
In simple English: The Mission District in San Francisco.
Examples
Meet me in the Mission after work.
He has not left the Mission in ten years and does not plan to.
Usage notes
A real neighborhood with a long Latino history, not a vibe word. “Mission District” is what maps say; people say the Mission.
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