adj
expeditionary
adj
1
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
Word Forms
expeditionaries plural
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Etymology
From expedition + the adjective ending -ary.