Voyageur - Meaning, Definition & English Examples
A voyageur is a French-Canadian fur trader or boatman who transported goods by canoe in North America during the 18th and 19th centuries. They played a key role in early trade and exploration.
Definition:
A traveler, especially one engaged in the fur trade in early Canada.
Synonyms:
traveler, explorer, adventurer, trader
Part of Speech:
noun
Antonyms:
homebody, stay-at-home
Common Collocations:
fur trade, canoe route, wilderness journey
Derivatives:
voyageuring, voyageured
Usage Tips:
Use "voyageur" to describe historical French-Canadian fur traders who traveled by canoe.
Common Phrases:
"journey of the voyageurs, " "voyageur’s path, " "spirit of a voyageur"
Etymology:
From French, meaning "traveler," derived from "voyage" (journey).
Examples:
- 1. The voyageur paddled his canoe across the vast northern lakes.
- 2. She dressed as a voyageur for the historical reenactment.
- 3. The voyageurs traded furs with Indigenous peoples.
- 4. Their journey mirrored the routes of early voyageurs.