SOJOURNER Synonyms: 35 Similar and Opposite Words

sojourner

noun

Definition of sojourner

as in loiterer

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Noun

Vandals quickly stripped it bare, from its electrical wiring to its rooftop mechanicals, and loiterers congregating outside its doors and in its parking lot sometimes numbered in the dozens during a difficult post-pandemic downturn for the Midway.

— Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 18 Mar. 2026

Definition of loiterer

Noun

This means Stein’s newfound wanderer could be coming or going, either on its way out of or heading into the heart of its galaxy.

— Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 29 July 2026
The casing is scaled to sit comfortably on everything from compact terriers to massive working breeds – a critical bit of design, given how easily a determined wanderer of any size can slip out of sight.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 26 July 2026

Definition of wanderer

Noun

Some of us stragglers just needed to watch a bit more of him.

— Zach Harper, New York Times, 17 July 2026
There’s growing evidence, however, that some Tequesta stragglers may have stayed behind, or that some eventually returned from Cuba, joining other indigenous people in Florida.

— Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 30 June 2026

Definition of straggler

Noun

The strongest systems will likely recommend thoughtfully, confirm preferences and give travelers control rather than making assumptions.

— Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026
Several providers, including Nomad, let travelers set up local-rate data plans before arrival, which can mean skipping the search for a SIM kiosk altogether.

— Matthew Kayser July 29, Miami Herald, 29 July 2026

Definition of traveler

Noun

View gallery - 7 images With its substantial size and lack of wheels or trailer, the Evergreen XL isn't a good fit for would-be nomads.

— Adam Williams July 12, New Atlas, 13 July 2026
The titular nomad needed, perhaps, an actor with a little more mischief and roguishness to sell his transformation from conman to folk hero (Harrison Ford, 55 at the time, may have been a good alternative).

— Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 3 July 2026

Definition of nomad

Noun

Despite the different sunglass trends that are out there—tiny sunglasses, cat-eyes, wayfarers—aviators continue to remain Aniston’s favorite.

— Samantha Sutton, InStyle, 22 July 2026
In high school, my friends and I became subway wayfarers, traveling in search of great high-school games.

— Michael Powell, The Atlantic, 3 June 2026

Definition of wayfarer

Noun

The slouchy silhouette is ideal for anyone who appreciates the hobo bag look.

— Mia McManus, PEOPLE, 11 July 2026
Per usual with movies like this, spelling out the terror (the roots are in hobo codes and religious legend) becomes, regrettably, a shock absorber, not a facilitator.

— Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2026

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