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
1
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 notesIn plain EnglishA person who travels or roams from place to place.
Common pairings
a lonely wanderer
restless wanderer
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Word forms
- Plural
- Wanderers
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Etymology
Simply wander plus the agent suffix -er, giving "one who wanders."
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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.
