noun

Wanderer

WON-duh-ruh

Wanderer (noun) means someone who travels or roams without a fixed destination. Example: “He described himself as a lifelong wanderer with no permanent address.”

noun

Someone who travels or roams without a fixed destination.

"He described himself as a lifelong wanderer with no permanent address."

How to use Wanderer

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA person who travels or roams from place to place.

Common pairings

a lonely wanderer restless wanderer

Word forms

Wanderers plural, wanderers plural

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Etymology

Simply wander plus the agent suffix -er, giving "one who wanders."

Synonyms

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vagabond ambler flaneur gadling itinerant nomad peregrinator rambler rover saunterer straggler stroller

Related words

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Rhymes for Wanderer

caterer murderer sorcerer sufferer whisperer flatterer adulterer philanderer

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Wanderer” mean?

The word “Wanderer” means someone who travels or roams without a fixed destination. In plain terms, a person who travels or roams from place to place.

How do you pronounce “Wanderer”?

“Wanderer” is pronounced WON-duh-ruh (/ˈwɑndəɹɚ/ in IPA).

How do you use “Wanderer” in a sentence?

Here is “Wanderer” used in a sentence: “He described himself as a lifelong wanderer with no permanent address.”

What is another word for “Wanderer”?

Words with a similar meaning to “Wanderer” include vagabond, ambler, flaneur, gadling, itinerant and nomad.

What part of speech is “Wanderer”?

“Wanderer” is a noun.

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