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Sojourner - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

A sojourner is a person who stays temporarily in a place, often while traveling or living away from home. The term implies a short-term residence rather than permanent settlement.

sojourner

/ˈsoʊdʒɝnɚ/ /ˈsɒdʒənə/

Definition:

A temporary resident or traveler staying in a place for a short time.

Synonyms:

traveler, visitor, transient, wanderer

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

resident, native

Common Collocations:

brief sojourner, weary sojourner, foreign sojourner

Derivatives:

sojourn, sojourning

Usage Tips:

Use "sojourner" to describe someone staying temporarily, often with a sense of journey or exploration.

Common Phrases:

weary sojourner, fellow sojourner, eternal sojourner

Etymology:

From Old French "sojorner," meaning "to stay temporarily," derived from Latin "subdiurnare."

Examples:

  • 1. The sojourner rested at the inn before continuing the journey.
  • 2. She was a sojourner in the city, exploring its streets for a month.
  • 3. The kind host welcomed the weary sojourner with warm food.
  • 4. As a sojourner in life, he cherished every new experience.

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