Travelling: meaning, definitions and examples

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travelling

[ ˈtrævəlɪŋ ]

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around the world

The activity of going from one place to another, especially to a distant place.

Synonyms

exploring, journeying, touring

Examples of usage

I love travelling and exploring new cultures.
Travelling is a great way to broaden your horizons.

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to different countries

The action of moving from one place to another, especially to different countries.

Synonyms

exploring, journeying, touring

Examples of usage

She enjoys travelling to exotic locations.
Travelling allows you to experience new things.

Translations

Translations of the word "travelling" in other languages:

🇵🇹 viajar

🇮🇳 यात्रा करना

🇩🇪 reisen

🇮🇩 bepergian

🇺🇦 подорожувати

🇵🇱 podróżować

🇯🇵 旅行する (ryokō suru)

🇫🇷 voyager

🇪🇸 viajar

🇹🇷 seyahat etmek

🇰🇷 여행하다 (yeohaenghada)

🇸🇦 السفر (alsafar)

🇨🇿 cestovat

🇸🇰 cestovať

🇨🇳 旅行 (lǚxíng)

🇸🇮 potovati

🇮🇸 ferðast

🇰🇿 саяхаттау

🇬🇪 მოგზაურობა (mogzauroba)

🇦🇿 səyahət etmək

🇲🇽 viajar

Word origin

The word 'travelling' has its origins in the Middle English word 'travaylen', which came from the Old French word 'travailler', meaning 'to toil or labor'. Over time, the meaning evolved to refer to the act of journeying from one place to another. Travelling has been an essential part of human history, facilitating trade, exploration, and cultural exchange.