expedition

• Substantiv, das eine Reise oder Fahrt bezeichnet, die von einer Gruppe von Menschen mit einem bestimmten Ziel unternommen wird, insbesondere zu Forschungs-, wissenschaftlichen oder militärischen Zwecken.

A noun referring to a journey or voyage undertaken by a group of people with a particular purpose, especially exploration, research, or warfare.

1. Journey with a purposeB1formal

   A journey or voyage undertaken by a group of people with a particular purpose, especially exploration or research.

   Expedition

   • The team prepared for an expedition to the South Pole.
   • They organized an expedition to explore the Amazon rainforest.
   • The archaeological expedition uncovered ancient ruins.

   Synonymeenterpriseexcursionjourneymissiontrektripundertakingvoyage

2. Military operationB2formal

   A military journey or campaign by a group of soldiers to a distant place.

   Militärische Operation

   • The general led an expedition against the enemy fort.
   • The naval expedition set sail at dawn.
   • The expeditionary force was deployed to the region.

   Synonymecampaignforayincursionmarchmissionoffensiveoperationraidsortie

3. Organized tripA2informal

   A short trip or outing for a specific purpose, often for pleasure or education.

   Ausflug

   • Our class went on a nature expedition to the local park.
   • We planned a shopping expedition to the city center.
   • The fishing expedition was a great success.

   Synonymeexcursionjauntoutingtourtrip