Definition

Describing someone who wanders from place to place without a permanent home, often living an unsettled or irresponsible life.

Example

The vagabond lifestyle can be exciting, but it also comes with many challenges.

Conversation

I read an article about people living a vagabond lifestyle.

That sounds interesting! Do they really travel all the time?

Yeah, they just move from place to place without settling down.

I can see how that could be both exciting and challenging.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To live a wandering life without a permanent home, often traveling from place to place.

Example

After losing his job, he decided to vagabond across the country for a while.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you ever thought about how freeing it would be to vagabond around the country?

Yeah, I imagine it would be an incredible experience!

I just want to explore new places and meet interesting people while I vagabond.

Definition

A person who travels from place to place without a permanent home, often living a carefree or wandering lifestyle.

Example

The vagabond wandered through the city, searching for a place to sleep for the night.

Conversation

I saw a movie about a vagabond who travels across the country.

That sounds interesting! What was the story about?

He was searching for a place to call home, but faced many challenges.

Root Explanation

Vagabond → It is formed from "vagari" (meaning to wander) and the suffix "-bond" (meaning a person). The word describes a person who wanders or roams without a fixed home.

Memory Tip

Imagine someone who 'wanders' ('vagari') without a permanent place to stay — that's what a vagabond is.

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