WAYFARERS Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

wayfarers

noun

plural of wayfarer

as in nomads

a person who roams about without a fixed route or destination one of the great wayfarers of American folklore, Johnny Appleseed wandered across the country, always planting apple seeds

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Recent Examples of wayfarers Despite the different sunglass trends that are out there—tiny sunglasses, cat-eyes, wayfarers—aviators continue to remain Aniston’s favorite. — Samantha Sutton, InStyle, 22 July 2026 In high school, my friends and I became subway wayfarers, traveling in search of great high-school games. — Michael Powell, The Atlantic, 3 June 2026 The thugs would insinuate themselves into the confidence of wayfarers and, when a favorable opportunity presented itself, strangle them by throwing a handkerchief or noose around their necks. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 31 Mar. 2026

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Noun

The region’s majority Ngok Dinka population favors joining South Sudan, while Misseriya nomads who use its pastures favor Sudan.

— ABC News, ABC News, 20 Oct. 2026
This affordable tiny house prioritizes compactness and portability, and would suit nomads and those who don't need a lot of extra space.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of nomads

Noun

Even though social distancing may not be the term du jour any longer, the state of commercial aviation certainly has travelers keen to fly on their own time.

— Debra Kamin, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Oct. 2026
However, travelers could still face disruptions on the ground, with the embassy advising Americans to check for Metro station closures and other transportation interruptions before heading out.

— Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of travelers

Noun

Most of these freelancers stayed in the Hotel Istanbul, which was home to a rotating cast of war tourists, jihadis, drifters, and spies.

— Ben Taub, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026
Two mysterious drifters never speak; their inner monologues carry us across absurdist one-liners, weird tales, and stream-of-consciousness musings.

— Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 23 Sep. 2026

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