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solivagant

noun
so·liv·a·gant | \ sōˈlivəgənt \
plural -s

Definition of solivagant 

(Entry 1 of 2)

: a solitary wanderer

solivagant

adjective
\ " \

Definition of solivagant (Entry 2 of 2)

: rambling alone : marked by solitary wandering

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History and Etymology for solivagant

Noun

Latin solivagus wandering alone (from soli- + vagus wandering) + English -ant

Adjective

Latin solivagus + English -ant

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