Odyssey

usgb/ˈɑːdəsi/
noun

A long journey full of adventures or experiences.

After graduating, he embarked on an odyssey around the world.
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Often appears as...

  • a personal odyssey
  • an epic odyssey
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Epic Scale

Refers to extensive, grand journeys or life experiences, not short trips.

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Her backpacking trip across Asia was a true odyssey.
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Adventure Implied

Suggests a trip with significant events and challenges, not just travel.

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His odyssey through the Amazon jungle tested his survival skills.
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Metaphorical Use

Can describe any long, complex process, not just physical travel.

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The novel is an odyssey of human spirit.
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