Definition

A journey taken by a group of people for a specific purpose, often involving exploration or research.

Example

The team set out on an expedition to study the effects of climate change in the Arctic.

Conversation

Did you hear about the new expedition to the Amazon rainforest?

Yeah, it sounds incredible! I wish I could join them.

I know, right? Exploring such a diverse ecosystem would be amazing.

Absolutely! It would be a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Expedition → It is formed from "ex-" (meaning out) and "pedis" (from Latin "pes", meaning foot). The word "expedition" originally referred to a journey or trip made on foot, particularly for a specific purpose or mission.

Memory Tip

Think of going 'out' ('ex-') on a journey by 'foot' ('pedis') — that's why expedition means a journey or mission.

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