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voyager

VOYIHD-zhuh
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Voyager (noun) means a person who travels on a long journey, especially to unfamiliar or distant places. Example: “The early voyagers braved unknown seas with only rough maps to guide them.”

noun
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A person who travels on a long journey, especially to unfamiliar or distant places.
"The early voyagers braved unknown seas with only rough maps to guide them."

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In plain EnglishSomeone who makes long journeys, especially into the unknown.

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Plural
voyagers
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The early _____ braved unknown seas with only rough maps to guide them.

Etymology

From voyage plus the agent suffix -er.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “voyager” mean?
The word “voyager” means a person who travels on a long journey, especially to unfamiliar or distant places. In plain terms, someone who makes long journeys, especially into the unknown.
How do you pronounce “voyager”?
“Voyager” is pronounced VOYIHD-zhuh (/ˈvojɪd͡ʒə/ in IPA).
How do you use “voyager” in a sentence?
Here is “voyager” used in a sentence: “The early voyagers braved unknown seas with only rough maps to guide them.”
What part of speech is “voyager”?
“Voyager” is a noun.
Is “voyager” a common word?
“Voyager” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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