voyageur (Meaning)

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voyageur (n.)

A traveler; -- applied in Canada to a man employed by the fur companies in transporting goods by the rivers and across the land, to and from the remote stations in the Northwest.

Synonyms & Antonyms of voyageur

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voyageur Sentence Examples

  1. The voyageurs, hardy French-Canadian fur traders, embarked on perilous voyages across the vast wilderness of North America.
  2. The canoes of the voyageurs, laden with furs, navigated treacherous rapids and raging rivers.
  3. The voyageurs' songs echoed through the dense forests, a testament to their endurance and camaraderie.
  4. The voyageurs established trading posts and forts, connecting the interior of Canada to the outside world.
  5. The voyageurs played a vital role in exploring and mapping the uncharted territories of the North American continent.
  6. The voyageurs' knowledge of the land and waterways proved invaluable to early explorers and settlers.
  7. The voyageurs' legacy lives on in the place names and folklore that commemorate their adventures.
  8. The voyageurs' spirit of adventure and resilience continues to inspire generations.
  9. The voyageurs' voyages transformed the course of Canadian history, shaping its culture and economy.
  10. The voyageurs stand as a testament to the human capacity for exploration and adaptation in the face of adversity.

FAQs About the word voyageur

A traveler; -- applied in Canada to a man employed by the fur companies in transporting goods by the rivers and across the land, to and from the remote stations

No synonyms found.

No antonyms found.

The voyageurs, hardy French-Canadian fur traders, embarked on perilous voyages across the vast wilderness of North America.

The canoes of the voyageurs, laden with furs, navigated treacherous rapids and raging rivers.

The voyageurs' songs echoed through the dense forests, a testament to their endurance and camaraderie.

The voyageurs established trading posts and forts, connecting the interior of Canada to the outside world.