Itinerant

usgb/aɪˈtɪnərənt/
adjective

Traveling from place to place, especially to do a certain kind of job.

He worked as an itinerant teacher, moving from school to school each term.
Visual representation of "itinerant" - Traveling from place to place, especially to do a certain kind of job

Often appears as...

  • itinerant teacher
  • itinerant worker
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Job Specific

Used when discussing jobs involving travel, not just any traveling activity.

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The itinerant photographer visited our town last week.
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Temporary Stay

'Itinerant' implies short-term stays at each location, not settling permanently.

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The itinerant workers set up camp for a few days before moving on.
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Professional Context

Often used for professions or roles, rather than casual or leisure traveling.

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She was an itinerant sales representative for the company.
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