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Expeditionary

adj, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Of or pertaining to an expedition. not-comparable
  2. 2
    Intended for military operations abroad. not-comparable

    "an expeditionary force"

Adjective
  1. 1
    (used of military forces) designed for military operations abroad wordnet
Noun
  1. 1
    One who goes on expeditions, especially one who is a member of an expeditionary military force. in-plural

    "[...] turned out in its best attire to receive the Brazilian expeditionaries and the group of soldiers representing the gallant U.S. 10th Mountain Division."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From expedition + -ary.

Etymology 2

From expedition + -ary.

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