military expedition

/ˈmɪlɪtəri ɪkˈspɛdɪʃən/

a planned journey by an armed force

The general led a military expedition into enemy territory.

A group of soldiers traveled to attack or explore another area.

formal

an organized military operation involving travel to a distant location, typically for combat, exploration, or strategic purposes

The British launched a military expedition to suppress the rebellion in the colonies.

A planned military operation was sent to control the uprising.

Archaeologists joined the military expedition to document ancient ruins.

Experts accompanied soldiers to study historical sites.

Often used in historical or strategic contexts to describe large-scale military movements.

Collocations

launch a military expeditionto begin a planned military operationjoin a military expeditionto participate in a military journey

a series of military operations for a specific goal

the military personnel and equipment of a country

This phrase is formal and typically used in historical or strategic discussions, not everyday conversation.

Use 'military expedition' to describe a planned, large-scale military operation, not small-scale actions.

From 'military' (relating to soldiers) and 'expedition' (a journey undertaken for a particular purpose).

The term is often used in historical or military strategy discussions, emphasizing the planned and organized nature of the operation.

military

relating to soldiers or warfare

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expedition

a journey undertaken for a specific purpose

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