Meaning & use
expedition
A journey undertaken by a group of people for a specific purpose, such as exploration or research.
See it in a sentence
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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