What does expedition mean?

a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country an organized group of people undertaking a journey for a particular purpose; "an expedition was sent to explore Mars" a journey organized for a particular purpose a journey taken for pleasure; "many summer excursions to the shore"; "it was merely a pleasure trip"; "after cautious sashays into the field" the property of being prompt and efficient; "it was done with dispatch"

How many definitions does expedition have?

Expedition has 5 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

Expedition Definition & Meaning

expedition

noun

a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
an organized group of people undertaking a journey for a particular purpose; "an expedition was sent to explore Mars"
a journey organized for a particular purpose
a journey taken for pleasure; "many summer excursions to the shore"; "it was merely a pleasure trip"; "after cautious sashays into the field"
the property of being prompt and efficient; "it was done with dispatch"

Synonyms for expedition

"Expedition" in song lyrics

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"2000 Expedition"
(504 Boyz f/) X-Con — Enemies
"That's pimpin' tradition, play Sony in the Expedition"
All City — The Actual
"Talkin' bout the next expedition"
Dre Dog (Andre Nickatina) — Conversation With a Devil

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Frequently asked questions

What does expedition mean?: a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country an organized group of people undertaking a journey for a particular purpose; "an expedition was sent to explore Mars" a journey organized for a particular purpose a journey taken for pleasure; "many summer excursions to the shore"; "it was merely a pleasure trip"; "after cautious sashays into the field" the property of being prompt and efficient; "it was done with dispatch"
What part of speech is expedition?: Expedition is a noun.
How many definitions does expedition have?: Expedition has 5 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).