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Wayfaring: meaning, definitions and examples

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wayfaring

 

[ หˆweษชหŒfษ›rษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

traveling on foot

Wayfaring refers to the act of traveling or wandering, especially on foot. It often implies a journey that is taken with purpose or direction, generally along a specific path or route. The term suggests both physical movement and an element of exploration or adventure. Wayfaring can encompass both long distances and shorter pilgrimages, often with a focus on the experience of the journey itself rather than just the destination.

Synonyms

journeying, traveling, wandering

Examples of usage

  • The wayfaring traveler found beauty in the small villages.
  • She enjoyed wayfaring through the ancient forest trails.
  • Wayfaring has been a traditional practice for pilgrims for centuries.

Translations

Translations of the word "wayfaring" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น peregrinaรงรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฏเคพเคคเฅเคฐเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Wanderung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ perjalanan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะฐะฝะดั€ั–ะฒะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wฤ™drรณwka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ—…่กŒ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท voyage

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ viaje

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท seyahat

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์—ฌํ–‰

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑุญู„ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ cesta

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ cesta

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ—…่กŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ potovanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ ferรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะฐะฟะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ’แƒ–แƒแƒ•แƒ แƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sษ™yahษ™t

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ viaje

Etymology

The term 'wayfaring' is derived from the Old English words 'weg', meaning 'way' or 'path', and 'faran', which means 'to journey' or 'to travel'. It has roots in various Germanic languages, showcasing the common practice of traversing landscapes on foot in ancient and medieval times. Historically, wayfaring was often associated with pilgrims who ventured along religious routes, such as the Camino de Santiago in Spain. Over time, the concept of wayfaring has evolved, still emphasizing the journey taken rather than just the destination. It encapsulates the human desire for exploration and the innate connection to the paths we choose to walk, both physically and metaphorically. In literature, wayfaring often symbolizes lifeโ€™s journey, reflecting the trials, challenges, and joys experienced along the way.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,606 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.