Sojourned: meaning, definitions and examples

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sojourned

 

[ soʊˈdʒɜrn ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

temporary stay

To sojourn means to stay temporarily in a place, often for a short period of time. This term can be used to describe the act of residing briefly in a location, typically while traveling or visiting. Sojourning carries a connotation of a stopover that is not permanent, emphasizing the transient nature of the stay. It is often associated with travel and exploration, where individuals take time to experience new surroundings.

Synonyms

reside temporarily, stay, stop over, visit.

Examples of usage

  • They sojourned in Paris for a week.
  • She sojourned at a quaint cottage during her vacation.
  • He has sojourned in various countries throughout his life.

Translations

Translations of the word "sojourned" in other languages:

🇵🇹 permanecido

🇮🇳 अवकाश बिताया

🇩🇪 aufgehalten

🇮🇩 tinggal

🇺🇦 зупинився

🇵🇱 przebywał

🇯🇵 滞在した

🇫🇷 séjourné

🇪🇸 se alojó

🇹🇷 konakladı

🇰🇷 체류했다

🇸🇦 أقام

🇨🇿 pobýval

🇸🇰 zdržal sa

🇨🇳 逗留

🇸🇮 bival

🇮🇸 dvalist

🇰🇿 тұру

🇬🇪 დარჩა

🇦🇿 qonaqlıq etdi

🇲🇽 se hospedó

Etymology

The term 'sojourn' originates from the Old French word 'sojorner,' which is derived from the Latin 'subdiurnare.' This Latin term means 'to spend the day under' as it combines 'sub' (under) and 'diurnus' (day). Historically, the notion of sojourning has been linked to itinerant lifestyles and travelers who would take brief pauses in their journeys to rest or explore new areas. Over time, the word has evolved in its usage and has been adopted into English, maintaining its core concept of temporary residence or visit.