adjective
- relating to or constituting an expedition, especially a military force sent to a foreign country
Usage: military
Examples
- The expeditionary force was deployed to provide humanitarian aid.
- Expeditionary units require specialized equipment for overseas operations.
- The military established an expeditionary base in the region.
- Expeditionary forces must be self-sufficient for extended periods.
- The navy’s expeditionary strike group sailed to the Mediterranean.
- Expeditionary warfare requires careful logistical planning.