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wanderer

noun

Simple meaning

Someone connected with any number of soccer clubs known as the Wanderers.

Pronunciation

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wahnderer

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IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈwɑndɚɚ

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Definition

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noun

  1. soccer

    Someone connected with any number of soccer clubs known as the Wanderers.

  2. One who wanders, who travels aimlessly.

  3. colloquial

    The wandering albatross, Diomedea exulans.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
B2 · Upper Intermediate (estimated)
Frequency
Uncommon
Typical Use
Primarily written

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This meaning: (soccer) someone connected with any number of soccer clubs known as the Wanderers.

Used this way, wanderer is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.

Emotional tone
Neutral
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Not strongly marked
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
Matter-of-fact
Usage feel
Neutral and straightforward

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homeless wandererpoor wanderersolitary wandererweary wandererhappy wandererrestless wanderergreat wandereryoung wanderer

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Word Family

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Inflected forms

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  • wanderverbBase word

    Move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment.

Compound terms

Established multiword terms.

  • plain wanderernounCompound term

    Small Australian bird related to the button quail.

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Synonyms

Sense: someone connected with any number of soccer clubs known as the Wanderers

rover

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