Definition

A person who goes on an expedition, which is a journey undertaken for a specific purpose, often involving exploration or research.

Example

The expeditioner led the team through the uncharted territory in search of new species.

Conversation

Have you ever met an expeditioner before?

No, I haven't, but they sound really adventurous!

I read a book about an expeditioner who climbed Mount Everest.

That sounds amazing! I would love to hear more about it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Expeditioner → It is formed from "expeditio" (from Latin, meaning a journey or an expedition) and "-er" (meaning a person who). An expeditioner is a person who undertakes a journey or expedition.

Memory Tip

Think of someone going on a 'journey' ('expeditio') — the '-er' just means a person. An expeditioner is someone who goes on a journey.

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