Expedition Meaning and Definition
Expedition
Pronunciation
/ɪkˈspɛdɪʃn/
Part of Speech
Noun
Definition
A journey or trip, especially a long or difficult one, undertaken for a particular purpose or with a specific goal in mind.
Examples
- The team embarked on an expedition to climb Mount Everest.
- The scientist led an expedition to the Amazon rainforest to study its unique wildlife.
Synonyms
- Adventure
- Journey
- Voyage
Antonyms
- Staycation
- 休息
Etymology
The word ‘expedition’ comes from the Latin ‘ex’ meaning “out” and ‘peditionem’ meaning “journey” or “mission”.
Usage Notes
Expedition can be used to describe a wide range of journeys, from scientific expeditions to adventure travel.
Cultural References
Expedition has been featured in numerous films, books, and documentaries, including “The Lost City of Z” and “South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut”.
Idiomatic Expressions or Phrases
- “On an expedition” means to go on a journey or trip.
Related Words or Phrases
- Adventurer
- Exploration
- Travel
Collocations
- Expedition team
- Expedition leader
- Expedition vehicle
Frequency of Use
Expedition is a relatively rare word in modern language, but its usage has been increasing in recent years due to its popularity in adventure and travel contexts.
Common Misspellings
- Expedetion
- Expedetiyon