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voyager

 

[ ˈvɔɪ.ə.dʒər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

space exploration

A person who goes on a long journey, especially one into space.

Synonyms

adventurer, explorer, pioneer

Examples of usage

  • The voyager embarked on a mission to explore distant galaxies.
  • She always dreamed of becoming a voyager and discovering new worlds.
  • The voyager gazed at the stars in awe of the vastness of the universe.
Context #2 | Noun

history

A ship or aircraft that is used for traveling long distances.

Synonyms

craft, ship, vessel

Examples of usage

  • The voyager set sail across the ocean to unknown lands.
  • The ancient voyagers braved the seas in search of new trade routes.

Translations

Translations of the word "voyager" in other languages:

🇵🇹 viajante

🇮🇳 यात्री

🇩🇪 Reisender

🇮🇩 pengembara

🇺🇦 мандрівник

🇵🇱 podróżnik

🇯🇵 旅行者 (りょこうしゃ)

🇫🇷 voyageur

🇪🇸 viajero

🇹🇷 seyyah

🇰🇷 여행자 (yeohaengja)

🇸🇦 مسافر

🇨🇿 cestovatel

🇸🇰 cestovateľ

🇨🇳 旅行者 (lǚxíng zhě)

🇸🇮 popotnik

🇮🇸 ferðalangur

🇰🇿 саяхатшы

🇬🇪 მოგზაური

🇦🇿 səyyah

🇲🇽 viajero

Etymology

The word 'voyager' originated from the Old French word 'voiageour', which meant a traveler or one who goes on a journey. It has been used in English since the 14th century to refer to individuals who embark on long journeys, especially by sea. The concept of voyaging has been integral to human history, from the early explorers who discovered new lands to the modern space voyagers who venture into the cosmos. The term 'voyager' embodies the spirit of adventure, discovery, and curiosity that drive humans to explore the unknown.

See also: voyages, voyaging.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,084 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.