[ ˌkarə'vansərʌɪ , -ri ]
( US also caravansary )
■ noun ( plural ~s or caravansaries )
1》 historical an inn with a central courtyard for travellers in the desert regions of Asia or North Africa.
2》 a group of people travelling together.
Origin
C16: from Pers. kārwānsarāy , from kārwān 'caravan' + sarāy 'palace'.