Lewis and Clark Expedition
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5.5
- proper noun
- /ˈluːɪs ənd klɑrk ˌɛkspəˈdɪʃən/
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Expedición Lewis y Clark
- Except for his role in the Lewis and Clark Expedition and a few references to his Notes on the State of Virginia, however, geographers have taken a relatively slight interest in this aspect of his thought, despite his having sometimes been referred to as "one of the greatest American geographers."
Examples
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Indeed, the Lewis and Clark Expedition itself is only a part of Jefferson's interest in the new geographical knowledge that comes through exploratory travel and scientific survey.
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Jefferson is probably best known as a geographer for sponsoring the Lewis and Clark Expedition of 1804-1806.
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Jefferson even had an arboretum, which included plants sent from the Lewis and Clark Expedition.
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But Greene's emphasis was almost entirely on the scientific results of the Lewis and Clark Expedition and their diffusion.
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The literature of the Lewis and Clark Expedition is a partial exception to this recent neglect of Jefferson as a geographer.
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As one might expect, he also commended Jefferson's acquisition of the Louisiana Territory and his active direction of the scientific aspects of the subsequent Lewis and Clark Expedition.
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The Lewis and Clark Expedition provided valuable information about the geography of the western territories.
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During the Lewis and Clark Expedition, the explorers faced numerous challenges such as harsh weather and rough terrain.
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The journey of the Lewis and Clark Expedition marked a significant moment in American history as it opened up the West for further exploration.
Synonyms
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4.1
An organized trip by a group for a special purpose like exploring or doing research
Surface Forms
Morphology
Lewis + and + Clark + expedition
This phrase is directly compositional: two proper names combined with the noun 'expedition' denotes a journey undertaken by those people. A B1 learner who knows the names 'Lewis' and 'Clark' and the word 'expedition' would readily infer it refers to the journey led by Lewis and Clark, even if they lack historical details.
Etymology
Lewis and Clark Expedition is named for the two leaders, Lewis and Clark, whom President Jefferson sent to 'explore' the new western lands. They traveled from St. Louis to the Pacific, making maps and studying plants and people, so the name now refers to that famous early American journey.