Word Noun
wanderer
n.
countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US /ˈwɑndɝɝ/ UK /wˈɒndəɹɐ/ wan·der·er UK spelling wanderers
Definition
n.a person who travels from place to place without a fixed plan or home. You use this to describe someone who enjoys exploring and moving around rather than staying in one spot.
n.a person who travels aimlessly or without a permanent destination. Often carries a literary or romantic connotation of freedom and curiosity.
Examples
“The lonely wanderer walked through the forest for hours.”
“After retiring, he became a true wanderer, spending his months traveling across the continent in a small van.”
“The novel depicts the protagonist as a restless wanderer, forever seeking a sense of belonging that his nomadic lifestyle consistently denies him.”
Usage
Often used metaphorically to describe someone whose mind or attention frequently drifts.
This entry
Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Occasional
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