EXPEDITIONARY

expeditionary

(adjective) (used of military forces) designed for military operations abroad; “the French expeditionary force in Indochina”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

expeditionary (not comparable)

Of or pertaining to an expedition.

(military) Intended for military operations abroad.

Noun

expeditionary (plural expeditionaries)

(chiefly, in the plural) One who goes on expeditions, especially one who is a member of an expeditionary military force.

Source: Wiktionary


Ex`pe*di"tion*a*ry, a.

Definition: Of or pertaining to an expedition; as, an expeditionary force.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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