WANDERER Synonyms: 36 Similar and Opposite Words

wanderer

noun

Definition of wanderer

as in nomad

a person who roams about without a fixed route or destination a wanderer who reasoned that he could never be lost, as he didn't care where he was going

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Recent Examples of wanderer Connecting with this odd population of wanderers is one of the surprise pleasures of our annual Bishop trip. — Brian Laidlaw, Longreads, 1 Sep. 2026 My eight women are divided into wanderers, rebels, explorers, and mentors. — Anne E. Fernald, Literary Hub, 19 Aug. 2026 The constant wanderer’s favorite place to jet off to is Italy, especially Rome, which inspired the name of her 4-year-old daughter. — Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 17 Aug. 2026 This means Stein’s newfound wanderer could be coming or going, either on its way out of or heading into the heart of its galaxy. — Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 29 July 2026 The casing is scaled to sit comfortably on everything from compact terriers to massive working breeds – a critical bit of design, given how easily a determined wanderer of any size can slip out of sight. — New Atlas, 26 July 2026 For the wanderers Saint-Tropez rewards the curious as much as the party crowd—and the best way to explore is entirely on your own terms. — Karli Poliziani, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 July 2026 Weston loved to ‘embed himself in different cultures’ Weston’s mother, Nancy Higginbotham, described him as an ardent protector of the environment and a wanderer who loved to travel and enjoy nature. — Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 6 June 2026 The cougars that make their way through Minnesota are believed to be lone wanderers from the Dakotas and Nebraska. — Aki Nace, CBS News, 1 May 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for wanderer

Noun

View gallery - 7 images With its XL dimensions and lack of wheels to tow it, this cottage-like tiny house isn't the best fit for would-be nomads.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2026
The region’s majority Ngok Dinka population favors joining South Sudan, while Misseriya nomads who use its pastures favor Sudan.

— ABC News, ABC News, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of nomad

Noun

Under the new measures announced Sunday, nonessential Congolese travelers will be returned through the nearest border crossing at their own expense, while those entering illegally face prosecution, the Ugandan ministry said.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026
Meanwhile, Sacramento County Department of Airports spokesperson Lindsay Myers said travelers will be able to access the new six-story parking garage starting one week before the holiday season.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of traveler

Noun

Despite the different sunglass trends that are out there—tiny sunglasses, cat-eyes, wayfarers—aviators continue to remain Aniston’s favorite.

— Samantha Sutton, InStyle, 22 July 2026
In high school, my friends and I became subway wayfarers, traveling in search of great high-school games.

— Michael Powell, The Atlantic, 3 June 2026

Definition of wayfarer

Noun

Most of these freelancers stayed in the Hotel Istanbul, which was home to a rotating cast of war tourists, jihadis, drifters, and spies.

— Ben Taub, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026
Saints follows Lali, a drifter and a thief, who is pulled back to Barcelona to face and care for her estranged mother Gloria.

— Zac Ntim, Deadline, 23 Sep. 2026