Vagrant

usgb/ˈveɪɡrənt/
noun

A person without a settled home or regular work, wandering from place to place.

The city has noticed an increased number of vagrants sleeping in the park.
Visual representation of "vagrant" - A person without a settled home or regular work, wandering from place to place

Often appears as...

  • city vagrant
  • local vagrant

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Disapproving

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Social Stigma

The term can carry a negative judgement, implying a lack of contribution to society.

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Residents complained about vagrants disrupting the neighborhood.
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Not Always Voluntary

Being a vagrant is often not a choice, so the term can evoke sympathy.

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The economic crisis has forced many into a vagrant way of life.
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No Fixed Address

A vagrant typically lacks a fixed, permanent address or home.

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The job application form was difficult for a vagrant to fill out.
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