The journey
Example: The journey to the ancient city took many days.
Definition
"The journey" refers to the act or process of traveling from one place to another, often involving a significant distance or duration. It can also imply an experience or passage through time, as in historical contexts, such as "The journey to the ancient city took many days."
Etymology
The phrase "the journey" derives from the Old French word 'jornee,' meaning a day's travel or work, which itself comes from the Latin 'diurnum,' meaning 'day.' Over time, "the journey" evolved to signify any travel or passage, especially those involving notable effort or time, reflecting the historical importance of day-long travels.
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"The journey" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (A1) - set 1", containing 208 commonly used words.
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