Voyaging: meaning, definitions and examples
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voyaging
[ ˈvɔɪɪdʒɪŋ ]
adventure
The act of traveling from one place to another, especially on a long journey by sea or in space. It involves exploration, discovery, and often a sense of adventure.
Synonyms
journeying, sailing, traveling
Examples of usage
- He spent years voyaging across the Pacific Ocean in search of new lands.
- Explorers voyaging to uncharted territories face many challenges along the way.
literature
A poetic term for a journey, especially one involving exploration, discovery, and personal growth. It often conveys a sense of the unknown and the excitement of new experiences.
Synonyms
adventure, expedition, journey
Examples of usage
- The poem vividly describes the voyaging of the protagonist through the mystical lands.
- In literature, voyaging is often used as a metaphor for life's journey.
Translations
Translations of the word "voyaging" in other languages:
🇵🇹 navegação
🇮🇳 यात्रा
🇩🇪 Reisen
🇮🇩 berlayar
🇺🇦 подорож
🇵🇱 żeglowanie
🇯🇵 航海
🇫🇷 voyage
🇪🇸 navegación
🇹🇷 seyahat
🇰🇷 항해
🇸🇦 تنقل
🇨🇿 plavba
🇸🇰 plavba
🇨🇳 航行
🇸🇮 plovba
🇮🇸 sigling
🇰🇿 сапар
🇬🇪 მოგზაურობა
🇦🇿 səyahət
🇲🇽 navegación
Etymology
The word 'voyaging' originates from the Middle English term 'voiage', which came from Old French 'veiage', ultimately derived from the Latin 'viaticum'. The concept of voyaging has been integral to human history, from ancient sea explorations to modern space missions. It represents the spirit of adventure, discovery, and the human drive to explore the unknown.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #31,823 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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- 31820 gridlock
- 31821 nonsurgical
- 31822 squelch
- 31823 voyaging
- 31824 nightshade
- 31825 daringly
- 31826 despoil
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