expedition

/ɛkspəˈdɪʃən/noun

A journey, often a long one, that a person or group undertakes for a definite purpose.

Example sentence

“The scientists set off on an expedition to study glaciers in Alaska.”

Implies organization and purpose: scientific, military, or climbing expeditions. A casual outing is a 'trip', not an expedition, unless you are joking.

travel

Related words

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