konvojo

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Etymology

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Derived from Latin *conviare (literally go together on the road), from assimilated form of con- (with, together) +‎ via (way, road). Compare French convoi, German Konvoi, Russian конво́й (konvój), and Polish konwój.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): [konˈvojo]
  • Rhymes: -ojo
  • Hyphenation: kon‧vo‧jo

Noun

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konvojo (accusative singular konvojon, plural konvojoj, accusative plural konvojojn)

  1. convoy (group of vehicles)
    Coordinate term: karavano
    La konvojo suferis surprizatakon de malamikaj trupoj.
    The convoy suffered a surprise attack by enemy forces.

Derived terms

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