Expeditionary (Adjective)
Meaning
(used of military forces) designed for military operations abroad; "the French expeditionary force in Indochina".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The expeditionary unit was mobilized to provide humanitarian aid to the devastated region.
- Expeditionary forces were deployed to the conflict zone to support the local government.
- The army's expeditionary doctrine emphasized speed, agility, and adaptability in foreign operations.
- As a member of the expeditionary force, she was trained to operate in diverse and hostile environments.
- The Navy's expeditionary squadron was tasked with conducting operations ashore and at sea in support of the joint task force.