itinerant
2 synonyms and 0 antonyms for itinerant, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Travelling from place to place regularly, especially for work.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use itinerant
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Late Latin itinerantem, "travelling," from iter, "journey" or "road."
Full origin of itinerant →Frequently asked questions
What does “itinerant” mean?
The word “itinerant” means travelling from place to place regularly, especially for work. In plain terms, someone or something that keeps moving from place to place rather than staying put.
How do you pronounce “itinerant”?
“Itinerant” is pronounced eye-TIHN-uhnt (/aɪˈtɪnɚənt/ in IPA).
How do you use “itinerant” in a sentence?
Here is “itinerant” used in a sentence: “The farm relied on itinerant workers during harvest season.”
What part of speech is “itinerant”?
Depending on how it is used, “itinerant” can be an adjective and a noun.
Where does the word “itinerant” come from?
The word “itinerant” comes from Late Latin. From Late Latin itinerantem, "travelling," from iter, "journey" or "road.".
How many meanings does “itinerant” have?
“Itinerant” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: travelling from place to place regularly, especially for work.