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expedition

[/ˌɛkspəˈdɪʃən/]
nounfemininepl: expedições
expedição
1. A journey or voyage undertaken by a group of people with a particular purpose, especially exploration or scientific research
The Arctic expedition lasted six months.
A expedição pelo Ártico durou seis meses.
2. The group of people undertaking such a journey
The expedition consisted of fifty scientists and guides.
A expedição consistia em cinquenta cientistas e guias.
3. Speed or promptness in doing something
He handled the matter with expedition.
Ele resolveu o assunto com expedição.
Synonyms
journeyvoyageexcursionquestmission
Antonyms
stagnationinaction

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
expedição
Standard usage for exploratory journey
Rio de Janeiro
expedição
Common in adventure and tourism contexts
São Paulo
expedição
Used in both scientific and commercial contexts
Portugal
expedição
Standard usage; also used for shipping/dispatch of goods

Related Idioms & Phrases

go on an expedition
lead an expedition
join an expedition
with expedition (archaic: with speed)
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