expedition

ex-pe-di-tion · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A journey undertaken by a group for a specific purpose, especially exploration or research.

  2. 2.

    The group of people undertaking such a journey.

  3. 3.

    A short trip made for a particular purpose.

Forms

plural: expeditions

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    fishing expedition — a search for information without a specific target (often legal)
  • •
    expedition leader — the person in charge of an expedition

Related words

Antonyms: stay
See also: adventure, exploration, journey, voyage
Synonyms: exploration, journey, quest, voyage

Etymology

From Latin expeditio ("a campaign, military expedition"), from expedire ("to free, make ready"), from ex- ("out") + pes ("foot").