Meaning & use
Sojourners
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People who stay temporarily in a place before moving on.
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The desert town was a resting point for sojourners crossing the region.
Sojourners from many nations passed through the ancient trading post.
A note on using this word
The word comes from Old French sojourner, meaning 'to stay for a while,' and carries a literary or biblical tone.
Words with a similar meaning
travelerstemporary residentswayfarers
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Words with an opposite meaning
nativespermanent residents
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