sojourner
/'sɔdʤə:nə/
Definition
Noun: A person who resides temporarily in a place; a temporary resident or visitor.
Usage
The word "sojourner" is a formal or literary term used to describe someone who stays in a place for a limited period. It emphasizes the temporary nature of the stay, distinguishing it from permanent residence. It is often used in historical, religious, or poetic contexts.
Examples
- The city welcomed many sojourners during the summer festival.
- As a sojourner in a foreign land, she was eager to learn the local customs.
- The ancient texts spoke of the patriarch as a sojourner in the desert.
Advanced Usage
- "Sojourner in this world": A philosophical or religious expression describing the human condition as a temporary, transient state of existence.
- He viewed himself as a mere sojourner in this world, focusing on spiritual rather than material pursuits.
Variants and Related Words
- Sojourn (noun/verb): The act of staying temporarily in a place.
- Noun: His two-year sojourn in Japan was a life-changing experience.
- Verb: They planned to sojourn in the mountains for the summer.
Synonyms
- Visitor
- Temporary resident
- Transient
- Guest
Antonyms
- Native
- Inhabitant
- Permanent resident
- Citizen
Related Idioms and Phrases
- "A sojourner's heart": A poetic phrase describing a person who feels a sense of impermanence or wanderlust, never fully settling in one place.
- Despite living there for years, he always had a sojourner's heart.
Noun
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a temporary resident
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