Travel: meaning, definitions and examples

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travel

[ ˈtrævəl ]

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around the world

The action of traveling from one place to another, typically over a long distance.

Synonyms

journey, tour, trip, voyage

Examples of usage

I love to explore new cultures through travel.
She has a passion for travel and adventure.
We decided to book our travel tickets in advance.

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to a destination

Make a journey, typically of some length.

Synonyms

go, journey, move, tour

Examples of usage

We plan to travel to Europe next summer.
He traveled across the country to visit his family.
I love traveling to exotic locations.

Translations

Translations of the word "travel" in other languages:

🇵🇹 viajar

🇮🇳 यात्रा (yātrā)

सफर (safar)
भ्रमण (bhramaṇ)

🇩🇪 reisen

🇮🇩 perjalanan

🇺🇦 подорож

🇵🇱 podróż

🇯🇵 旅行 (ryokō)

🇫🇷 voyage

🇪🇸 viaje

🇹🇷 seyahat

🇰🇷 여행 (yeohaeng)

🇸🇦 سفر (safar)

🇨🇿 cestování

🇸🇰 cestovanie

🇨🇳 旅行 (lǚxíng)

🇸🇮 potovanje

🇮🇸 ferðast

🇰🇿 саяхат (sayakhat)

🇬🇪 მოგზაურობა (mogzauroba)

🇦🇿 səyahət

🇲🇽 viaje

Word origin

The word 'travel' originated from the Middle English word 'travailen', which means to make a journey. It has roots in Old French and Latin. Throughout history, travel has played a significant role in human development, trade, and cultural exchange. From the ancient Silk Road to modern air travel, the concept of travel has evolved alongside advancements in transportation and technology.