itinerant

2 synonyms and 3 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.

gypsy

Rare, literary or technical

Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.

gipsy

Synonyms by Meaning

1. adj

Travelling from place to place regularly, especially for work.

“most children in trouble were placed in detention homes, in institutions for the retarded, on wards with psychotic adults, or were left at home to fester there, occasionally seen by an itinerant teacher.”

gypsy gipsy

Opposites

sedentary stationary settled

2. noun

A person who travels from place to place rather than settling down.

“He lived as an itinerant for most of his twenties, never staying anywhere long.”

gypsy gipsy

How to use itinerant

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

itinerant worker itinerant preacher itinerant lifestyle

Etymology

From Late Latin itinerantem, "travelling," from iter, "journey" or "road."

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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.

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