vagrancy — the state of living as a vagrant; homelessness and wandering without a settled home or regular work
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the state of living as a vagrant; homelessness and wandering without a settled home or regular work
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈveɪɡrənsi/
Example Sentences
- The superhero's secret identity helped him avoid a life of vagrancy after losing his day job.
- Social workers developed programs to help people escape vagrancy and find stable housing.
- My cat thinks vagrancy is a lifestyle choice - she refuses to stay indoors despite having a perfectly good home.
vagrancy
NOUN[/ˈveɪɡrənsi/]
the state of living as a vagrant; homelessness and wandering without a settled home or regular work
Homeless wandering with no settled home
Sweet fragrance surrounds the bitter truth of vagrancy
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin vagari, meaning 'to wander or roam,' which passed through Medieval French before entering English. Since ancient Roman times, it has been used to describe the condition or practice of wandering without a fixed residence.
Breakdown
vag- (wander, from Latin vagari) + -ancy (suffix denoting a state or condition). The suffix -ancy transforms the verbal root into an abstract noun representing the quality or practice of vagrancy.
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📝Examples
“The superhero's secret identity helped him avoid a life of vagrancy after losing his day job.”
“Social workers developed programs to help people escape vagrancy and find stable housing.”
“My cat thinks vagrancy is a lifestyle choice - she refuses to stay indoors despite having a perfectly good home.”
“The economic crisis led to increased vagrancy in many major cities.”
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