itinerant
/aɪˈtɪnɚənt/
Group 21Difficulty 2/3
Definitions
- (adjective)
- Traveling from place to place GRE
- (noun)
- A person who travels from place to place GRE
Example in Context
The itinerant preacher moved from town to town, drawing crowds with fiery sermons that challenged the moral complacency of prosperous communities.
Synonyms
travelingroamingwandering
Etymology
Refers to someone who travels from place to place.
- itiner- (Latin) — to journey
Memory Aid
🚐Sounds like “itinerant sounds like 'it in here and there'”
The ITINERANT traveler has their suitcase packed with snacks, ready to eat on the run!
Visual Association
🌍A happy traveler with a backpack, hopping on and off buses across different countries, always on the move.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does “itinerant” mean on the GRE?
itinerant (adjective) means “Traveling from place to place”. The itinerant preacher moved from town to town, drawing crowds with fiery sermons that challenged the moral complacency of prosperous communities.
How to remember “itinerant” for the GRE?
Mnemonic: “itinerant” sounds like “itinerant sounds like 'it in here and there'”. The ITINERANT traveler has their suitcase packed with snacks, ready to eat on the run!
What are synonyms for “itinerant”?
Common synonyms: traveling, roaming, wandering.