Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
clochard
Noun
/kloʊˈʃɑːr/

Definition
A person who is homeless or a vagrant, often living on the streets.

Examples
- The local charity organized a meal for the clochards living in the park.
- Despite being a clochard, he always had a friendly smile for passersby.
- The novel follows the story of a clochard who dreams of finding a place to call home.

Meaning
The term ‘clochard’ is derived from French, describing an individual who lacks a permanent home and may often be found in public spaces seeking assistance.

Synonyms
- homeless person
- vagrant
- drifter
- tramp