Vagabond: meaning, definitions and examples

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vagabond

 

[ หˆvรฆษกษ™หŒbษ’nd ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

person

A person who wanders from place to place without a home or job.

Synonyms

drifter, nomad, tramp

Examples of usage

  • The old man looked like a vagabond, with his tattered clothes and unkempt appearance.
  • She lived like a vagabond, traveling from city to city with no permanent residence.
Context #2 | Noun

literature

A character in literature or art representing a carefree or unconventional lifestyle.

Synonyms

bohemian, free spirit, wanderer

Examples of usage

  • The novel featured a vagabond as the protagonist, who roamed the countryside in search of adventure.
  • The artist painted a vagabond figure, symbolizing freedom and rebellion.

Translations

Translations of the word "vagabond" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น vagabundo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค†เคตเคพเคฐเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Landstreicher

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ gelandangan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะพะปะพั†ัŽะณะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wล‚รณczฤ™ga

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ”พๆตช่€… (hลrลsha)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท vagabond

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ vagabundo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท serseri

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐฉ๋ž‘์ž (banglangja)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุชุดุฑุฏ (mutasharid)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tulรกk

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ tulรกk

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆตๆตช่€… (liรบlร ng zhฤ›)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ potepuh

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ flakkari

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐาฃา“ั‹ะฑะฐั (qaล‹ฤŸybas)

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒฌแƒแƒœแƒฌแƒแƒšแƒ (matsantsala)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ avara

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ vagabundo

Etymology

The word 'vagabond' originated in the late 15th century from the Middle French word 'vagabond', meaning 'wandering, strolling'. It has been used to describe individuals who lead a nomadic or unsettled lifestyle, often associated with poverty or a lack of roots. The concept of the vagabond has been romanticized in literature and art, portraying a sense of freedom and adventure.

See also: vagabonds.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,075, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.