caravan

Meanings

• A large group of travelers, typically journeying across desert or other harsh conditions, and moving from place to place in caravans.

  - "The caravan of travelers moved across the desert, each group carefully navigating the harsh terrain."
  - "Despite the harsh conditions, the caravan of traders continued their journey, each group determined to reach their destination and sell their wares."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈkæɹəvæn/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈkæɹəvæn/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

camel train , convoy , pack train , wagon train , camper , mobile home , motor home , recreational vehicle , trailer , travel trailer

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with caravan
caravan , maneuveran , Canavan , vanavan , havan , Vanuvan

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. Caravan (en) : A large group of travelers journeying together across harsh conditions or a caravan of travelers
   

2. Caravan (es) : Un convoy grande de viajeros viajando juntos a través de condiciones duras o un convoy grande de viajeros
   

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Variants

List of all variants of caravan that leads to same result
caravan , caravans , caravaned , caravaning , caravanned , caravanning

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The word 'caravan' originated from the Persian language, specifically from the Persian word 'karwan', which meant 'a group of travelers' or 'a caravan of travelers'. This word was later adopted into other languages, including English, where it came to mean 'a large group of travelers journeying together across harsh conditions' or 'a caravan of travelers'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'caravan' comes from the Persian language, specifically from the Persian word 'karwan', which meant 'a group of travelers' or 'a caravan of travelers'.

2. The earliest recorded use of the term 'caravan' in English dates back to the late 14th century. This use of the term can be found in the writings of the English monk and chronicler, John of Trevisa, who used the term to describe a group of travelers journeying together across harsh conditions or a caravan of travelers.

3. During the Middle Ages, caravans were an essential means of transportation for travelers, merchants, and pilgrims alike. Caravans provided a safer and more efficient means of traveling long distances over harsh terrain, such as deserts or mountain ranges, than traveling alone or in small groups. Caravans also provided a means of protection against bandits, thieves, and other criminal elements that preyed upon travelers along the roads and trade routes of the Middle Ages.

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How to Memorize "caravan"

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   - To visualize a caravan, imagine a large group of travelers journeying together across harsh conditions, such as a desert or a mountain range. Each group in the caravan is likely to be made up of families, merchants, or other travelers, all of whom are making their way to a new destination. The caravan itself may be led by a group of experienced guides or traders, who are responsible for navigating the group through the harsh conditions and ensuring that the caravan reaches its destination safely and efficiently.

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