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sojourn

Sojourn (noun) means a short stay somewhere.

noun
1
A short stay somewhere.
2
A temporary residence.
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Etymology

From Middle English sojourne (noun) and sojournen (verb), from Old French sojor, sojorner (modern séjour, séjourner), from (assumed) Vulgar Latin *subdiurnāre, from Latin sub- (“under, a little over”) + Late Latin diurnus (“lasting for a day”), from Latin dies (“day”).

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of sojourn?

"sojourn" (noun) means a short stay somewhere.

What are the different meanings of sojourn?

"sojourn" has 2 main meanings: 1. A short stay somewhere; 2. A temporary residence.

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