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A caravan is a group journeying together, especially across difficult or dangerous areas. The word traces back to Farsi — a language also known as Persian — and ultimately comes from a root meaning "army." No solo missions here; caravans move as one.

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September 08, 2025

caravan

[ kar-uh-van ] noun

a group traveling together for safety through difficult or dangerous areas

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