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itinerant

 

[ ɪˈtɪnərənt ]

Noun / Adjective
Context #1 | Noun

person who travels from place to place

An itinerant is a person who travels from place to place, especially for work. Itinerants often work in seasonal jobs such as fruit picking or construction, moving from location to location as needed.

Synonyms

nomad, traveler, wanderer

Examples of usage

  • The itinerant musician traveled from city to city, performing at different venues each night.
  • She worked as an itinerant teacher, moving between rural schools to provide education.
Context #2 | Adjective

traveling from place to place

Itinerant is also used as an adjective to describe something that involves traveling from place to place. It can refer to a lifestyle, job, or activity that requires frequent movement and relocation.

Synonyms

nomadic, roaming, wandering

Examples of usage

  • The itinerant lifestyle of a traveling salesperson involves constant movement and exploration.
  • She enjoyed the itinerant nature of her job, as it allowed her to see new places and meet new people.

Translations

Translations of the word "itinerant" in other languages:

🇵🇹 itinerante

🇮🇳 यायावर

🇩🇪 umherziehend

🇮🇩 berkelana

🇺🇦 мандрівний

🇵🇱 wędrowny

🇯🇵 流浪する (りゅうろうする)

🇫🇷 itinérant

🇪🇸 itinerante

🇹🇷 gezgin

🇰🇷 방랑하는

🇸🇦 متنقل

🇨🇿 kočovný

🇸🇰 kočovný

🇨🇳 流动的 (liúdòng de)

🇸🇮 potujoč

🇮🇸 ferðalangur

🇰🇿 көшпенді

🇬🇪 მოძრავი

🇦🇿 köçəri

🇲🇽 itinerante

Etymology

The word itinerant comes from the Latin word 'itinerantem', which means 'traveling'. It has been used in English since the 16th century to describe people who travel from place to place. Itinerants historically included tradespeople, entertainers, and religious figures who moved around to different communities. Today, the term is still used to describe both individuals who travel for work and activities that involve frequent movement.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,061, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.