The journey
Example: The journey to the ancient city took three days.
Definition
"The journey" refers to the act of traveling from one place to another, often involving a considerable distance or time. It encompasses the experience, challenges, and events encountered during travel, such as in the phrase, 'The journey to the ancient city took three days.'
Etymology
The phrase "the journey" comes from the Old French word 'jornee,' meaning a day's travel or work, which itself derives from the Latin 'diurnum,' meaning 'day.' Originally, it referred to the distance one could travel in a day, but over time it evolved to signify any travel or trip regardless of duration.
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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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