expeditionary

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Definitions

noun

(chiefly in the plural) One who goes on expeditions, especially one who is a member of an expeditionary military force.

adjective

Of or pertaining to an expedition.
Intended for military operations abroad.“an expeditionary force”

Related words

Synonyms

military reconnaissance expedition infantry force poll cef field excursionary excursional expansionist expansionistic explorational expulsionary expansional excavatory

Associated

sustainment dunkirk gallipoli airlift amphibious mons provisional deployment recruiting corps sinai

Rhymes

extraordinary contemporary contrary sanctuary solitary arbitrary wary ordinary tarry emissary

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