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wanderers

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈwɑndɝɝz// UK //wˈɒndəɹəz// wan·der·ers

n. people who travel from place to place without a specific plan or a permanent home. You use this to describe someone who enjoys exploring or moving around freely.

n. individuals who travel aimlessly or without a fixed destination. Often carries a literary or romantic connotation of freedom and exploration.


SIMPLE

The group of wanderers set up camp near the river.

CONTEXTUAL

The ancient trail was once a popular route for wanderers seeking a new life in the west.

COMPLEX

In many classic myths, wanderers are depicted as figures of wisdom who gain deep insight into the human condition through their solitary travels across diverse landscapes.

Synonyms
Usage

Plural form of 'wanderer'; typically used to refer to people, though it can metaphorically apply to animals or celestial bodies.

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