trek
UK: trek | US: trek
n. a long, arduous journey, especially on foot
v. to make a long or difficult journey
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The word trek originates from Afrikaans, derived from Dutch trekken ("to pull, travel, migrate"). It gained global prominence during the 19th-century Great Trek, when Dutch settlers (Boers) migrated across South Africa. The term evolved to describe any strenuous journey, emphasizing endurance and effort. Its concise spelling and vivid imagery (pulling forward through hardship) made it a loanword in English.
The hikers planned a week-long trek through the Himalayas.
Early settlers trekked across the plains in covered wagons.
After a grueling trek, the team reached the mountain summit.
The documentary follows wildlife researchers on their trek through the rainforest.
She trekked five miles daily to fetch water for her village.