itinerant — traveling from place to place, especially working or based in various places for relatively short periods
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: traveling from place to place, especially working or based in various places for relatively short periods
Pronunciation (IPA): /aɪˈtɪnərənt/
Example Sentences
- The itinerant ice cream vendor played the same annoying tune in every neighborhood.
- She chose an itinerant career as a travel blogger, never staying anywhere longer than a month.
- The itinerant magician's rabbit escaped during his show and was never seen again.
itinerant
ADJECTIVE[/aɪˈtɪnərənt/]
traveling from place to place, especially working or based in various places for relatively short periods
The itinerant knife-sharpener wheels his cart through another village square.
The itinerant artist's coherent vision draws adherents everywhere!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'itinerantem,' meaning 'traveling' or 'journeying,' derived from 'iter' meaning 'a journey' or 'way.' The word originally described traveling judges, merchants, and workers who moved from place to place in ancient Rome.
Breakdown
itiner- (journey, road) + -ant (present participle suffix meaning 'one who does')
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The itinerant ice cream vendor played the same annoying tune in every neighborhood.”
“She chose an itinerant career as a travel blogger, never staying anywhere longer than a month.”
“The itinerant magician's rabbit escaped during his show and was never seen again.”
“Many artists live an itinerant life, moving from city to city for exhibitions.”
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