adj
expeditionary
Expeditionary (adj) means relating to, or sent on, a military expedition abroad. Example: “The expeditionary force landed on the coast at dawn.”
adj
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Relating to, or sent on, a military expedition abroad.
"The expeditionary force landed on the coast at dawn."
"An expeditionary unit was deployed to support the allied troops overseas."
How to use expeditionary
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes troops or forces sent to fight in another country.
Common pairings
expeditionary force
expeditionary army
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Word forms
- Plural
- expeditionaries
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The _____ force landed on the coast at dawn.
Etymology
From expedition + the adjective ending -ary.
Rhymes for expeditionary
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What does “expeditionary” mean?
The word “expeditionary” means relating to, or sent on, a military expedition abroad. In plain terms, describes troops or forces sent to fight in another country.
How do you use “expeditionary” in a sentence?
Here is “expeditionary” used in a sentence: “The expeditionary force landed on the coast at dawn.”
What part of speech is “expeditionary”?
“Expeditionary” is an adjective.
What is the meaning of expeditionary?
"expeditionary" (adj) means relating to, or sent on, a military expedition abroad.
