Meaning & Definition of word "Wanderer"

Wanderer

/ˈwɒndərər/

1. A person who travels about without a fixed residence or purpose.
- Example: The wanderer roamed from town to town, seeking new adventures.
2. One who wanders; an aimless traveler.
- Example: As a wanderer, she found beauty in the unexpected places she visited.
3. A person who is constantly moving or drifting from place to place.
- Example: He was a wanderer at heart, unable to stay in one place for too long.

Middle English, from Old English 'wandrian' meaning 'to move about, roam'.

wilderness wanderer:

A person who explores wild, uninhabited areas.

endless wanderer:

Someone who travels ceaselessly without settling down.

nomad:

A person who does not stay long in the same place and moves from one area to another.

drifter:

A person who is continuously moving from place to place without a permanent home.

roamer:

Someone who travels aimlessly or without a fixed destination.

Meaning: Free spirit

Example Sentence: She's a free spirit, always the wanderer, never afraid to explore new places.

Meaning: Gypsy

Example Sentence: He's got that gypsy soul, the wanderer in him can never settle down.