Definition

A person who stays in a place for a short time before moving on.

Example

During her travels, she met a sojourner who shared stories of his adventures.

Conversation

Have you met the new sojourner in town?

No, I haven't! What are they like?

They're really friendly and love sharing stories about their travels.

That sounds interesting! I’d love to hear more when we meet them.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Sojourner is formed from "sojourn" (from Old French *sojorner*, meaning to stay or reside temporarily) and the suffix "-er" (meaning a person who). A sojourner is a person who stays temporarily in a place.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'stays temporarily' ('sojourn') in a place — the '-er' just means a person. A sojourner is someone who resides for a while.

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