Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
vagrant
noun
/ˈveɪ.ɡrənt/
Definition
A person who wanders from place to place without a permanent home or job.
Examples
- The vagrant slept on a bench in the park.
- During the winter, many vagrants seek shelter in shelters.
- The city has programs to help vagrants find housing and employment.
Meaning
The term describes someone who lacks a fixed residence and often lives by begging or doing odd jobs.
Synonyms
- drifter
- wanderer
- transient
- nomad
- hobo
