Vagrant: meaning, definitions and examples

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vagrant

 

[ ˈveɪɡrənt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

software development

A person without a settled home or regular work who moves from place to place to find employment.

Synonyms

drifter, tramp, wanderer

Examples of usage

  • He lived as a vagrant for several years, traveling from city to city in search of work.
  • Many homeless individuals are forced into a life of vagrancy, struggling to survive on the streets.
Context #2 | Noun

computing

A virtual environment for software development, typically used to mimic different operating systems.

Synonyms

development environment, virtual machine

Examples of usage

  • Developers often use Vagrant to create and manage virtual machines for testing purposes.
  • Vagrant simplifies the setup of development environments by providing a consistent platform for all team members.

Translations

Translations of the word "vagrant" in other languages:

🇵🇹 vagabundo

🇮🇳 फिराक़

🇩🇪 Vagabund

🇮🇩 pengembara

🇺🇦 блукач

🇵🇱 włóczęga

🇯🇵 放浪者

🇫🇷 vagabond

🇪🇸 vagabundo

🇹🇷 serseri

🇰🇷 방랑자

🇸🇦 متشرد

🇨🇿 vagabund

🇸🇰 tulák

🇨🇳 流浪者

🇸🇮 tuljak

🇮🇸 vagabond

🇰🇿 кезбен

🇬🇪 მხიარული

🇦🇿 sərgərdan

🇲🇽 vagabundo

Etymology

The word 'vagrant' originated in the late 15th century from the Latin word 'vagari', meaning 'to wander'. Initially, it referred to a person who wanders from place to place without a home or job. Over time, the term also evolved in the context of computing to denote a virtual environment for software development.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,025, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.