Difference between revisions of "Caravan"
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==Origin== | ==Origin== | ||
Italian caravana, from Persian kārvān | Italian caravana, from Persian kārvān | ||
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==Definitions== | ==Definitions== | ||
*1a : a company of [[travelers]] on a [[journey]] through [[desert]] or hostile regions; also : a train of pack animals | *1a : a company of [[travelers]] on a [[journey]] through [[desert]] or hostile regions; also : a train of pack animals | ||
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2a : a covered wagon or motor vehicle equipped as traveling living quarters | 2a : a covered wagon or motor vehicle equipped as traveling living quarters | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | A '''caravan''' (Persian: کاروان) is a group of people traveling [[together]], often on a [[Business|trade]] expedition. Caravans were used mainly in [[desert]] areas and throughout the [ | + | A '''caravan''' (Persian: کاروان) is a group of people traveling [[together]], often on a [[Business|trade]] expedition. Caravans were used mainly in [[desert]] areas and throughout the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silk_Road Silk Road], where traveling in groups aided in [[defense]] against bandits as well as helped to improve [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Economies_of_scale economies of scale] in trade. |
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
| − | [ | + | [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Camel_train '''''Camel train'''''] |
[[Category: General Reference]] | [[Category: General Reference]] | ||
Latest revision as of 23:45, 12 December 2020
Origin
Italian caravana, from Persian kārvān
Definitions
- 1a : a company of travelers on a journey through desert or hostile regions; also : a train of pack animals
2a : a covered wagon or motor vehicle equipped as traveling living quarters
Description
A caravan (Persian: کاروان) is a group of people traveling together, often on a trade expedition. Caravans were used mainly in desert areas and throughout the Silk Road, where traveling in groups aided in defense against bandits as well as helped to improve economies of scale in trade.
