Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
itinerancy
noun
/aɪˈtɪn.ə.rən.si/
Definition
Itinerancy refers to the quality or state of being itinerant, which means traveling from place to place, often for work or a specific purpose.
Examples
- The itinerancy of the traveling salesman allowed him to cover a wide territory.
- Her itinerancy as a volunteer chef took her to various rural communities.
Meaning
Itinerancy is often associated with professions that require individuals to move frequently, such as missionaries, salespeople, or healthcare providers who serve multiple locations.
Synonyms
- Roaming
- Wandering
- Traveling
- Peripatetic
