Wanderer

American  

[won-der-er] / ˈwɒn dər ər /

noun

Scottish History.

1. a Covenanter persecuted by Charles II and James II, especially one who fled home to follow rebellious Presbyterian ministers who refused to accept episcopacy.

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Explanation

A wanderer is someone who roams from place to place. An adventurer exploring new lands without a set destination or a specific place to call home might be called a wanderer. Someone walking through forests, crossing mountains, and discovering hidden villages, all without a specific plan, is a wanderer. A wanderer embraces the journey and the unknown. It is believed that the earliest humans were wanderers, nomadic hunter-gatherers who traveled to where the food was. Some say that we are all wanderers in a sense, roving the universe while searching for meaning and happiness. As the renowned astronomer Carl Sagan put it, "Exploration is in our nature. We began as wanderers, and we are wanderers still."

Example Sentences

Indeed, one of the four interconnected rings on the Audi brand logo represents Wanderer.

From Slate • Mar. 16, 2024

To help situate the audience, Sharon introduces the Wanderer, a spoken role played by the 88-year-old George Shirley, the first Black tenor to perform in a leading role with the Metropolitan Opera.

From New York Times • May 30, 2022

They also sang the avid Wolves fan's favourite team anthem, Happy Wanderer.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2020

Michael Volle, a full-voiced bass-baritone, took the role of the god Wotan in his late-life guise as the Wanderer in “Siegfried,” an upgrade from Greer Grimsley in the first two operas.

From Washington Post • Apr. 28, 2019

Howd Wanderer swore his oath upon his sword, as nicked and pitted a piece of iron as Jon had ever seen.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin

Related Words

• nomad
• vagabond