Kilo Lingo

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masculine

/baɣaˈβundo/

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Translation

tramp, vagrant

Word origin

From Latin vagabundus, from vagari ('to wander'). The same root gives English 'vagabond' and 'vagrant'.

Origin
Latin
Root
vagari
English cognates
vagabond, vagrant

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralvagabundos

Examples

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A homeless man was sleeping on the park bench.

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The vagrant carried all his things in a bag.

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We gave the tramp on the corner something to eat.

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For years he lived like a wanderer, travelling from town to town.

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That vagrant had a surprising story to tell.

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This word is part of lesson 55.