Voyages: meaning, definitions and examples

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voyages

 

[ หˆvษ”ษชษชdส’ษชz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

explore new places

Voyages refer to long journeys, especially by sea or space, undertaken with the purpose of exploring new places. They often involve adventure and discovery, allowing travelers to experience different cultures, landscapes, and traditions.

Synonyms

expeditions, journeys, travels

Examples of usage

  • His voyages around the world allowed him to discover new lands and civilizations.
  • The voyage to the unknown island was filled with excitement and anticipation.
Context #2 | Noun

historical expeditions

In history, voyages were significant expeditions that played a crucial role in the exploration and colonization of new territories. They were often sponsored by monarchs or governments seeking to expand their empires.

Synonyms

adventures, discoveries, explorations

Examples of usage

  • The voyages of Christopher Columbus to the Americas changed the course of history.
  • Magellan's voyage around the world proved that the Earth was round.

Translations

Translations of the word "voyages" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น viagens

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฏเคพเคคเฅเคฐเคพเคเค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Reisen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ perjalanan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพะดะพั€ะพะถั–

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ podrรณลผe

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ—…่กŒ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท voyages

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ viajes

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท seyahatler

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์—ฌํ–‰

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑุญู„ุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ cesty

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ cesty

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ—…่กŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ potovanja

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ ferรฐir

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะฐัั…ะฐั‚ั‚ะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ’แƒ–แƒแƒฃแƒ แƒแƒ‘แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sษ™yahษ™tlษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ viajes

Etymology

The word 'voyages' originated from the Old French word 'veiage' which meant a journey or expedition. It entered the English language in the 13th century and has been associated with exploration and adventure ever since. Voyages have been instrumental in shaping world history, connecting cultures, and expanding knowledge about the world we live in.

See also: voyager, voyaging.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,601, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.