expedition
Translation
expedition, journey, voyage
Examples
They went on an expedition to the Antarctic.
They went on an expedition to the Antarctic.
The expedition returned with new discoveries.
The expedition returned with new discoveries.
Grammar Patterns
((an expedition)) ((to a place)) a journey for a specific purpose They went on an expedition to the Antarctic.
Similar Words
Synonyms: journey, exploration, voyage, quest
Etymology
From Latin 'expeditio' (a setting free, an enterprise), from 'ex-' (out) + 'ped-' (foot) + '-itio' (action). Literally, 'a going out on foot'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'ex-' (out) and 'ped' (foot) – going out on foot for a special purpose.