Wayfarer — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈwā-ˌfer-ər/ way·far·er

Meaning & Definition of Wayfarer

Wayfarer (noun)

  1. a traveler especially on foot

Wayfarer (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a person who roams about without a fixed route or destination

    "one of the great wayfarers of American folklore, Johnny Appleseed wandered across the country, always planting apple seeds"

    similar: drifter, gadabout, knockabout, maunderer, nomad, rambler, roamer, rover, stroller, vagabond, wanderer, bird of passage
    related: laggard, straggler, lingerer, loiterer, sojourner, bum, hobo, tramp, passenger, sightseer, traveler, migrant, transient, vagrant, ambler, saunterer
    near: homebody, denizen, dweller, habitant, inhabitant, resident, settler

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Wayfarer

The most common words with a similar meaning to Wayfarer:

drifter, gadabout, knockabout, maunderer, nomad, rambler, roamer, rover, stroller, vagabond, wanderer, bird of passage

Related Words for Wayfarer

laggard, straggler, lingerer, loiterer, sojourner, bum, hobo, tramp, passenger, sightseer, traveler, migrant, transient, vagrant, ambler, saunterer

Near Antonyms of Wayfarer

homebody, denizen, dweller, habitant, inhabitant, resident, settler

Word Forms of Wayfarer

Derived words: wayfaring (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Wayfarer

Middle English weyfarere, from wey, way way + -farere traveler, from faren to go fare

First known use: 15th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Wayfarer

What does "Wayfarer" mean?

"Wayfarer" means a traveler especially on foot. As a noun, it is defined as: a traveler especially on foot.

What is another word for "Wayfarer"?

Other words for "Wayfarer" include drifter, gadabout, knockabout, maunderer, nomad, rambler, roamer and rover. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Wayfarer" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Wayfarer"?

There are 28 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Wayfarer". Common alternatives include drifter, gadabout, knockabout, maunderer, nomad, rambler, roamer, rover, stroller and vagabond.

How do you use "Wayfarer" in a sentence?

Examples of "Wayfarer" in a sentence: "one of the great wayfarers of American folklore, Johnny Appleseed wandered across the country, always planting apple seeds".

Is "Wayfarer" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Wayfarer" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Wayfarer"?

"Wayfarer" is pronounced /ˈwā-ˌfer-ər/ and divided into syllables as way·far·er.

What is the origin of the word "Wayfarer"?

"Wayfarer" comes from Middle English weyfarere, from wey, way way + -farere traveler, from faren to go fare. First known use: 15th century.

What is another word for "Wayfarer" meaning "a person who roams about without a fixed route or destination"?

When "Wayfarer" (noun) means a person who roams about without a fixed route or destination, synonyms include drifter, gadabout, knockabout, maunderer, nomad and rambler.