itinerant
Upper-Intermediate (B2)
IPA: //ɪˈtɪnərənt//
KK: /ɪˈtɪnərənt/
adjective
Definition
Describing someone or something that travels from one place to another, often for work or duties.
Example
The itinerant workers moved from town to town, seeking seasonal jobs.
Conversation
Did you hear about the new itinerant artist in town?
Yeah, I saw their performance last night at the park!
I love how they travel around to share their art with everyone.
It's inspiring, and it really brings a fresh vibe to each place they visit.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
nomadic
roving
peripatetic
Antonyms
settled
stationary
fixed
noun
Definition
A person who travels from one place to another, often for work or to provide services.
Example
The itinerant worker moved from town to town, taking on different jobs as he went.
Conversation
I met an interesting itinerant artist at the festival yesterday.
Oh really? What did they do?
They painted beautiful landscapes as they traveled around the country.
Root Explanation
It is formed from "itineris" (meaning of a journey) and the suffix "-ant" (indicating an agent or one who performs an action). The word "itinerant" refers to someone who travels from place to place, often for work or duty, embodying the concept of a journey.
Memory Tip
Think of someone who is always on a 'journey' ('itineris') — that's why an itinerant person travels from place to place.
Visually Confused Words
iterant
inerrant
tinean