Caravan: meaning, definitions and examples
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caravan
[ หkarษหvan ]
travel
A group of travelers journeying together in a single line for safety and companionship, typically with pack animals or vehicles.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The caravan of camels slowly made its way through the desert.
- We decided to join a caravan for the trip across the country.
trade
A group of merchants, pilgrims, or vehicles traveling together for mutual assistance and security, often engaged in long-distance trade.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The caravan stopped at various towns along the Silk Road to trade goods.
- She joined a caravan of traders to cross the dangerous mountain pass.
Translations
Translations of the word "caravan" in other languages:
๐ต๐น caravana
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคพเคฐเคตเคพเค
๐ฉ๐ช Karawane
๐ฎ๐ฉ karavan
๐บ๐ฆ ะบะฐัะฐะฒะฐะฝ
๐ต๐ฑ karawana
๐ฏ๐ต ใญใฃใฉใใณ
๐ซ๐ท caravane
๐ช๐ธ caravana
๐น๐ท kervan
๐ฐ๐ท ๋์ด
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุงููุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ karavana
๐ธ๐ฐ karavana
๐จ๐ณ ๅคง็ฏท่ฝฆ
๐ธ๐ฎ karavana
๐ฎ๐ธ karavani
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะบะตััะตะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แฅแแ แแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ karvan
๐ฒ๐ฝ caravana
Word origin
The word 'caravan' originated from the Persian word 'kฤrwฤn', meaning a group of travelers. It entered the English language in the early 16th century, originally referring to a group of people traveling together for safety. Over time, 'caravan' came to be associated with both travel and trade expeditions, reflecting its diverse historical usage.
See also: car, carat, carcass, carouse, carp, carpet, carport, carriage.