Meaning & use

expedition

noun·Academic

A journey undertaken by a group of people for a specific purpose, such as exploration or research.

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The scientists organized an expedition to study glaciers in Antarctica.

Their expedition to the mountain summit took nearly three weeks to complete.

A note on using this word

Expedition implies a planned, purposeful journey, often with a team, rather than casual or leisurely travel.

Words with a similar meaning

journeyvoyage

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