Peripatetic
/ˌperipəˈtetɪk/adjective
Travelling from one place to another, usually as part of your job.
He was living a peripatetic life, traveling from city to city following his work assignments.
Often appears as...
- peripatetic lifestyle
- peripatetic teacher
Usage tips
Formal
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Work-Related Travel
Use when describing someone's job involving moving around often, like sales reps.
Her peripatetic role had her flying to different branches every week.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Negative
'Peripatetic' doesn't imply a negative viewpoint of traveling, unlike 'nomadic', which can.
His peripatetic position afforded him the pleasure of seeing new cultures.
Pro Tip 3/3Neutral Tone
It's a neutral adjective; neither formal nor informal, fitting in many contexts.
In her peripatetic career, she has worked in multiple cities.
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