Meaning & Definition of word "Vagabond"

Vagabond

/ˈvæɡəˌbɒnd/

1. A person who wanders from place to place without a permanent home or job; a wanderer.
- Example: The group of vagabonds traveled across the country, seeking adventure and living off the land.
2. A person leading an unsettled or wanderer life.
- Example: He embraced his identity as a vagabond, finding joy in the freedom of the open road.
3. A tramp or beggar, often with a negative connotation.
- Example: The town was concerned about the number of vagabonds sleeping in the park.

1. Having the characteristics of a vagabond; wandering.
- Example: Her vagabond lifestyle took her from one city to another, with no plans to settle down.
2. Nomadic or itinerant.
- Example: The vagabond spirit of the artist was evident in her eclectic collection of works from around the world.

Middle English, from Old French 'vagabond', from Latin 'vagabundus', meaning 'moving about, wandering'.

vagabond life:

A lifestyle characterized by frequent traveling and lack of a permanent home.

vagabond spirit:

A sense of freedom and adventurousness often associated with wandering.

nomad:

A member of a people having no permanent abode, and who travel from place to place.

drifter:

A person who is continuously moving or wandering without a fixed residence.

Meaning: A person who avoids responsibility.

Example Sentence: He's such a vagabond; he never sticks to a job.

Meaning: Someone who lives off others or travels often without a care.

Example Sentence: They called her a vagabond because she always borrowed money while traveling.