as in traveller
a person who roams about without a fixed route or destination
a wanderer who reasoned that he could never be lost, as he didn't care where he was going
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Noun
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What are the terrorism risks for travelers in Mexico?—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
18 Aug. 2025 -
That’s because Disneyland Paris and Walt Disney World in Orlando have historically been the studio’s most popular outposts for travelers from the Middle East.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
17 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Many nomads jumped into the lifestyle without thinking long-term.—
Rodolfo Delgado,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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And in its capital city, Tallinn, nomads will find a rich mix of tech startups that will surely inspire their next professional move.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Aug. 2025
Noun
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These are the sports for alt-safaris, where beautifully crafted luxury lodges come with expert guides who will dive deep into the region—a type of access that intrepid wayfarers crave above all else.—
Laura Dannen Redman,
Robb Report,
28 July 2025
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Meanwhile, a crooked wayfarer named St. Christophe (Jackson) is hot on Broadway’s trail, catching up with the young man and revealing that his dead dad wasn’t, in fact, a stand-up guy.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
11 June 2025
Noun
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Nearly every live-action Star Wars project has a character who falls into this category, a pattern underscored by Cassian Andor (Diego Luna), the drifter turned spy turned integral member of the Rebel Alliance who headlines Andor, which has returned for its second and final season.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
22 Apr. 2025
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Lee, older, is a menacing and opportunistic drifter.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
31 July 2025
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“Wanderer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wanderer. Accessed 29 Aug. 2025.
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