caravans

Meanings

• noun

  A large group of vehicles, typically including cars, trucks, and trailers, traveling together, especially on a long journey.

  - "The caravan of tourists traveled through the desert for days."
  - "My family and I joined a caravan of RVs for a cross-country road trip."

• noun

  An armed column of camels used in ancient times for desert travel.

  - "The caravan of merchants traveled from Persia to Egypt, trading spices and textiles."
  - "In the desert, a caravan of camels was the only means of transportation."

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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 caravans
ravens , havens , chavans , ravensons

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Variants

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

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Etymology

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Derived from the Italian word 'caravana', meaning 'company' or 'cortege'. Originally referred to a procession of travelers or merchants accompanied by an armed guard.

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Trivia

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1. The longest recorded caravan journey was made by Marco Polo, who traveled from Europe to China between 1271 and 1295.

2. Caravans were an essential part of the Silk Road trade network, which connected Europe and Asia from the 1st century CE to the 15th century.

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Related Concepts

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1. camel caravan: A caravan of camels, which were the primary means of transportation in desert regions before the advent of automobiles.

2. traveling salesman problem: A classic optimization problem in computer science, where a salesman must visit each city exactly once and return to the origin city, minimizing the total distance traveled.

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Culture

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Caravans have a rich cultural history, particularly in Middle Eastern and European traditions. They were used for both trade and travel, and have been depicted in literature, art, and music. For example, 'One Thousand and One Nights' features numerous stories about caravans and their adventures.

How to Memorize "caravans"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a long line of vehicles, such as cars and trucks, traveling together on a long journey.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'caravan' with the idea of a large group of travelers or merchants, often in a desert environment.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the word 'caravan' and a memorable phrase, such as 'Cars And Rigs All Voyaging Across Nations'.

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