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Sojourn: meaning, definitions and examples

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sojourn

 

[ ˈsɒdʒɜːn ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

short-term stay

A temporary stay in one place, especially as a traveler or a visitor. It implies a brief period of time spent in a specific location.

Synonyms

stay, stopover, visit

Examples of usage

  • He made a brief sojourn in Paris before continuing his journey.
  • After a short sojourn in the mountains, they returned to the city.
  • Their sojourn in the small village was a peaceful escape from city life.
Context #2 | Verb

to stay temporarily

To stay somewhere temporarily. It suggests a short period of time spent in a particular place.

Synonyms

dwell, reside, stay

Examples of usage

  • They sojourned in the coastal town for a few days.
  • She decided to sojourn in the countryside for a while.
  • He often sojourns in different countries to experience new cultures.

Translations

Translations of the word "sojourn" in other languages:

🇵🇹 permanência temporária

🇮🇳 अस्थायी प्रवास

🇩🇪 Aufenthalt

🇮🇩 persinggahan

🇺🇦 тимчасове перебування

🇵🇱 pobyt tymczasowy

🇯🇵 滞在

🇫🇷 séjour temporaire

🇪🇸 estancia temporal

🇹🇷 geçici ikamet

🇰🇷 일시적인 체류

🇸🇦 إقامة مؤقتة

🇨🇿 dočasný pobyt

🇸🇰 dočasný pobyt

🇨🇳 短暂停留

🇸🇮 začasno bivanje

🇮🇸 tímabundin dvöl

🇰🇿 уақытша тұру

🇬🇪 დროებითი ყოფნა

🇦🇿 müvəqqəti qalma

🇲🇽 estancia temporal

Etymology

The word 'sojourn' originated from the Old French word 'sojorner' meaning 'to reside, dwell, stay'. It entered the English language in the late 13th century. The concept of a temporary stay or visit has been prevalent throughout history, as people have traveled for various reasons such as trade, exploration, or leisure.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,589, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.