Meaning & use
sojourn
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A temporary stay in a place away from one's usual home.
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After a brief sojourn in Paris, they continued their journey through Europe.
Her sojourn at the mountain retreat helped her recover from months of stress.
A note on using this word
Slightly formal or literary; implies a stay that is temporary but often longer than a quick visit.
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