Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
prodigal-son
noun
ˈprɒdɪɡəl sʌn
Definition
A wayward person who squanders wealth or resources, often used in a moral or religious context.
Examples
- After years of wandering and spending money lavishly, he was like a prodigal son returning home.
- The prodigal son was welcomed back with open arms by his family, despite his past mistakes.
Meaning
The term ‘prodigal son’ refers to someone who returns home after a period of recklessness and wastefulness. It has its origins in a biblical parable.
Synonyms
- wasteful heir
- spendthrift
- wayward child
