itinerancy

/ˌɪtɪnərˈænsi/

Definitions

1. noun

The state of being a wanderer or traveler, especially a person who has no fixed home or abode.

“The itinerancy of the nomadic people was a defining characteristic of their culture.”

2. noun

A place or location at which travelers stop for rest or refreshment, especially on a journey.

“The town’s inn served as a convenient spot for weary travelers to rest during their itinerancy.”

Synonyms

  • nomadism
  • vagabondage
  • wanderlust

Antonyms

  • sedentarity
  • stability