odyssey
noun
- long journey
Wiktionary
Pronunciation: /ˈɒ.də.si/ / /ˈɑ.dɪ.si/ / /ˈɑ.də.si/ / /ˈɒd.ɪ.si/ / /ˈɒd.ə.si/
name
Etymology: From Ancient Greek Ὀδύσσεια (Odússeia, “the story of Odysseus”).
- An Ancient Greek epic poem, ascribed to Homer, which depicts the journey of Odysseus back to Ithaca after the fall of Troy.
“Coordinate term: Iliad”
noun
Etymology: From Odyssey, from Ancient Greek Ὀδυσσεία (Odusseía, “the story of Odysseus”).
- An extended adventurous voyage, usually in search of home.
“Many have been sharing cartoons praying for a successful conclusion to the Wild Boar team's odyssey, hoping that it will end in their safe rescue.”
- An intellectual or spiritual quest.