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expedition

 

[ ˌɛkspɪˈdɪʃ(ə)n ]

Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

journey

An expedition is a journey undertaken by a group of people with a particular purpose, especially that of exploration, scientific research, or war.

Synonyms

journey, mission, voyage

Examples of usage

  • The expedition to the North Pole was a challenging and exciting adventure.
  • The archaeological expedition uncovered ancient artifacts buried deep underground.
  • The expedition to the remote mountain peak required months of preparation and training.
Context #2 | Noun

military

In military terms, an expedition is a military operation designed to achieve a specific objective, such as capturing a strategic location or eliminating a threat.

Synonyms

campaign, mission, operation

Examples of usage

  • The special forces conducted a covert expedition to rescue hostages behind enemy lines.
  • The naval expedition successfully intercepted the enemy's supply routes.
  • The expeditionary force was deployed to secure the border.
Context #3 | Noun

business

In business, an expedition refers to a trip or journey undertaken for commercial purposes, such as exploring new markets or conducting research.

Synonyms

business trip, exploration, research trip

Examples of usage

  • The company organized an expedition to China to explore potential business opportunities.
  • The marketing team went on an expedition to gather consumer insights in different regions.
  • The expedition to the trade fair was a great success, resulting in new partnerships.

Translations

Translations of the word "expedition" in other languages:

🇵🇹 expedição

🇮🇳 अभियान

🇩🇪 Expedition

🇮🇩 ekspedisi

🇺🇦 експедиція

🇵🇱 ekspedycja

🇯🇵 探検 (たんけん)

🇫🇷 expédition

🇪🇸 expedición

🇹🇷 sefer

🇰🇷 원정

🇸🇦 حملة

🇨🇿 expedice

🇸🇰 expedícia

🇨🇳 探险 (tànxiǎn)

🇸🇮 ekspedicija

🇮🇸 leiðangur

🇰🇿 экспедиция

🇬🇪 ექსპედიცია

🇦🇿 ekspedisiya

🇲🇽 expedición

Word origin

The word 'expedition' originated from the Latin word 'expeditio', which means 'a journey or campaign'. It has been used in English since the 15th century to refer to organized journeys for various purposes. Expeditions have played a crucial role in history, from exploration and scientific discovery to military conquests and trade expeditions. The concept of expeditions continues to be relevant in modern times, with expeditions being conducted in fields ranging from adventure tourism to space exploration.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,116, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.