knockabouts

noun

plural of knockabout
as in birds of passage
a person who roams about without a fixed route or destination the book is one writer's journey of self-discovery as a restless knockabout

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  1. nomads
  2. travelers
  3. wanderers
Noun
  • The region’s majority Ngok Dinka population favors joining South Sudan, while Misseriya nomads who use its pastures favor Sudan.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 20 Oct. 2026
  • This affordable tiny house prioritizes compactness and portability, and would suit nomads and those who don't need a lot of extra space.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of nomads
Noun
  • Even though social distancing may not be the term du jour any longer, the state of commercial aviation certainly has travelers keen to fly on their own time.
    — Debra Kamin, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Oct. 2026
  • However, travelers could still face disruptions on the ground, with the embassy advising Americans to check for Metro station closures and other transportation interruptions before heading out.
    — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of travelers
Noun
  • Connecting with this odd population of wanderers is one of the surprise pleasures of our annual Bishop trip.
    — Brian Laidlaw, Longreads, 1 Sep. 2026
  • My eight women are divided into wanderers, rebels, explorers, and mentors.
    — Anne E. Fernald, Literary Hub, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of wanderers
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“Knockabouts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knockabouts. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

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