Journeying: meaning, definitions and examples

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journeying

[ ˈdʒɜːr.ni.ɪŋ ]

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adventure

Traveling from one place to another, especially a long distance.

Synonyms

exploring, traveling, voyaging

Examples of usage

He was journeying across the country on his bicycle.
The explorers spent months journeying through the Amazon rainforest.

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life

The act of traveling from one place to another, especially a long distance.

Synonyms

adventure, trip, voyage

Examples of usage

Life is a journey filled with ups and downs.
Our journey through parenthood has been a rewarding experience.

Translations

Translations of the word "journeying" in other languages:

🇵🇹 viajando

🇮🇳 यात्रा करना

🇩🇪 reisen

🇮🇩 berpergian

🇺🇦 подорожуючи

🇵🇱 podróżowanie

🇯🇵 旅行する (ryokō suru)

🇫🇷 voyager

🇪🇸 viajar

🇹🇷 seyahat etmek

🇰🇷 여행하다 (yeohaenghada)

🇸🇦 السفر (alsafar)

🇨🇿 cestování

🇸🇰 cestovanie

🇨🇳 旅行 (lǚxíng)

🇸🇮 potovati

🇮🇸 ferðast

🇰🇿 саяхаттау

🇬🇪 მოგზაურობა (mogzauroba)

🇦🇿 səyahət etmək

🇲🇽 viajar

Word origin

The word 'journeying' has its origins in Middle English, derived from the Old French word 'journee' meaning a day's travel. The concept of embarking on a journey has been a fundamental part of human history, symbolizing exploration, discovery, and personal growth. Throughout the ages, people have journeyed for various reasons, from trade and conquest to pilgrimage and self-discovery. Today, 'journeying' continues to evoke a sense of adventure and the pursuit of new experiences.