Voyage of discovery: meaning, definitions and examples
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voyage of discovery
[ ˈvɔɪɪdʒ ɒv dɪˈskʌvəri ]
exploration
A long journey, especially by sea or in space, to explore unknown or uncharted territories.
Synonyms
expedition, exploration, journey
Examples of usage
- The voyage of discovery led to the mapping of new lands.
- She embarked on a voyage of discovery to uncover ancient civilizations.
- The crew set sail on a voyage of discovery in search of new species.
- The voyage of discovery resulted in groundbreaking scientific findings.
- The expedition was a voyage of discovery into the depths of the ocean.
Translations
Translations of the word "voyage of discovery" in other languages:
🇵🇹 viagem de descoberta
🇮🇳 अन्वेषण की यात्रा
🇩🇪 Entdeckungsreise
🇮🇩 perjalanan penemuan
🇺🇦 подорож відкриттів
🇵🇱 podróż odkrywcza
🇯🇵 発見の旅
🇫🇷 voyage de découverte
🇪🇸 viaje de descubrimiento
🇹🇷 keşif yolculuğu
🇰🇷 발견의 여행
🇸🇦 رحلة استكشافية
🇨🇿 objevná cesta
🇸🇰 objavná cesta
🇨🇳 探索之旅
🇸🇮 odkrivanje poti
🇮🇸 uppgötvunarferð
🇰🇿 ашылу саяхаты
🇬🇪 აღმოჩენის მოგზაურობა
🇦🇿 kəşfiyyat səfəri
🇲🇽 viaje de descubrimiento
Etymology
The phrase 'voyage of discovery' dates back to the Age of Exploration in the 15th and 16th centuries when European explorers set sail to discover new lands and trade routes. It symbolizes the spirit of adventure, curiosity, and the quest for knowledge that drove these explorers to brave the unknown. The concept of a voyage of discovery has since been used metaphorically to describe any journey of exploration and learning, whether physical or intellectual.