EXPEDITION


Meaning of EXPEDITION in English

■ noun

1》 a journey undertaken by a group of people with a particular purpose.

2》 formal promptness or speed in doing something.

Derivatives

~ary adjective

Origin

ME: via OFr. from L. expeditio(n-) , from expedire (see expedite ).

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