Vagrancy

usgb/ˈveɪɡrənsi/
noun

The state or action of living without a settled home, moving around a lot without a specific direction or purpose.

Living a life of vagrancy, George had no home and moved from place to place.
Visual representation of "vagrancy" - The state or action of living without a settled home, moving around a lot without a specific direction or purpose.

Often appears as...

  • leads a life of vagrancy
  • charged with vagrancy
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Life instability

Vagrancy can imply instability in one's life choices or circumstances.

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After losing his job, Mark spiraled into vagrancy, unsure of his next step.
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Not derogatory

While 'vagrancy' describes a tough situation, it's not meant to insult or demean someone.

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The novel explores the theme of vagrancy without judging its characters.
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Literary theme

'Vagrancy' often appears in literature as a theme to discuss freedom or the search for meaning.

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The protagonist's vagrancy symbolized his quest for personal truth.
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