CARAVAN Meaning and
Definition
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A caravan refers to a vehicle or a large trailer that is designed for accommodation purposes and is towed by another vehicle, typically a car or a truck. It is commonly used as a portable living space for recreational purposes, such as camping, traveling, or touring. Typically, a caravan encompasses a sleeping area, kitchenette, and bathroom facilities, providing basic amenities and comfort.
In a historical context, a caravan can also refer to a group of travelers, merchants, or pilgrims journeying together through deserts, often for trade, exploration, or religious purposes. This usage dates back to ancient times when individuals would travel in groups to ensure safety, share resources, and provide support to one another during long and arduous journeys.
Moreover, the term "caravan" can denote a series of vehicles traveling together, either for protection or for a shared purpose. Such caravans are often seen in military expeditions, migration movements, or group travel arrangements.
Additionally, "caravan" can be used as a verb, indicating the act of traveling in a caravan or forming a group to travel collectively for safety or mutual assistance.
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A large close carriage; in the East, a company of merchants journeying together for mutual safety.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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Etymology of CARAVAN
The word "caravan" originated from the Persian word "kārvān" (or kārwān), which means a group of travelers or a convoy. The term was later borrowed by various languages, including Arabic and English, with similar meanings. It is believed to have been derived from the Middle Persian word "kārwān" or the Old Persian word "karwanā", both of which also referred to a group of individuals traveling together. The concept and the word itself then spread through trade and cultural interactions across different civilizations and languages.
Idioms with the word CARAVAN
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the dogs bark, but the caravan goes on
The idiom "the dogs bark, but the caravan goes on" means that no matter how much criticism, opposition, or obstacles one faces, they should continue with their plans or actions unaffected. It emphasizes the importance of perseverance and determination in the face of distractions or naysayers. The reference to barking dogs symbolizes noise or disturbances, while the caravan represents progress or the journey towards a goal.
Similar spelling words for CARAVAN
- Gryffin,
- carabiner,
- Corvin,
- krivine,
- graveney,
- kraven,
- gravion,
- Kervyn,
- Gryfon,
- carvin,
- corvino,
- kryofine,
- karvan,
- carabineer,
- craving,
- carafano,
- Carvene,
- gravina,
- carvanha,
- Graafian,
- thornton-in-craven,
- CORFINA,
- graphane,
- kryofin,
- GRIPHYN,
- gervinho,
- garifuna,
- gervin,
- coryfin,
- cryofin,
- Corven,
- garfein,
- graphene,
- Garvyn,
- graafianae,
- craven,
- groovin,
- gravan,
- sutton-in-craven,
- Kervin,
- carfagno,
- graffin,
- carvone,
- curvin,
- Gryffen,
- carfin,
- grivna,
- garofano,
- crovan,
- Garvan,
- craioveanu,
- carabinier,
- Corveena,
- cruffin,
- gravino,
- crvena,
- Corvina,
- corvine,
- Griffin-like,
- carphone,
- Coryphene,
- griffon,
- groven,
- krovanh,
- greven,
- kharfen,
- curufin,
- griffineae,
- griffin,
- Garven,
- crveni,
- cravin,
- Garvin,
- gryphon,
- CRVNA,
- kirven,
- garavani,
- blainville-crevon,
- gravano,
- gryfino,
- Griffen,
- keeravani,
- carven,
- graven,
- cravinho,
- corofin,
- gurfein,
- keyuraphan.
Conjugate verb Caravan
CONDITIONAL
I
would caravan
you
would caravan
he/she/it
would caravan
we
would caravan
they
would caravan
CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS
I
would be caravaning
you
would be caravaning
he/she/it
would be caravaning
we
would be caravaning
they
would be caravaning
CONDITIONAL PERFECT
I
would have caravan
you
would have caravan
he/she/it
would have caravan
we
would have caravan
they
would have caravan
CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS
I
would have been caravaning
you
would have been caravaning
he/she/it
would have been caravaning
we
would have been caravaning
they
would have been caravaning
FUTURE
I
will caravan
you
will caravan
he/she/it
will caravan
we
will caravan
they
will caravan
FUTURE CONTINUOUS
I
will be caravaning
you
will be caravaning
he/she/it
will be caravaning
we
will be caravaning
they
will be caravaning
FUTURE PERFECT
I
will have caravaned
you
will have caravaned
he/she/it
will have caravaned
we
will have caravaned
they
will have caravaned
FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS
I
will have been caravaning
you
will have been caravaning
he/she/it
will have been caravaning
we
will have been caravaning
they
will have been caravaning
IMPERATIVE
you
caravan
we
let´s caravan
to caravan
PAST
I
caravaned
you
caravaned
he/she/it
caravaned
we
caravaned
they
caravaned
PAST CONTINUOUS
I
was caravaning
you
were caravaning
he/she/it
was caravaning
we
were caravaning
they
were caravaning
PAST PARTICIPLE
caravaned
PAST PERFECT
I
had caravaned
you
had caravaned
he/she/it
had caravaned
we
had caravaned
they
had caravaned
PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS
I
had been caravaning
you
had been caravaning
he/she/it
had been caravaning
we
had been caravaning
they
had been caravaning
PRESENT
I
caravan
you
caravan
he/she/it
caravans
we
caravan
they
caravan
PRESENT CONTINUOUS
I
am caravaning
you
are caravaning
he/she/it
is caravaning
we
are caravaning
they
are caravaning
PRESENT PARTICIPLE
caravaning
PRESENT PERFECT
I
have caravaned
you
have caravaned
he/she/it
has caravaned
we
have caravaned
they
have caravaned
PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS
I
have been caravaning
you
have been caravaning
he/she/it
has been caravaning
we
have been caravaning
they
have been caravaning
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