CEFR C1

sojourn

verb, noun

Meaning

A temporary stay in a place.

Examples

My sojourn in Paris was far too short.
He planned a brief sojourn in the countryside to escape the city.

Synonyms: stay, visit, residence, sojourn

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sojourn (C1)

verb, noun

Pronunciation: /ˈsəʊdʒɜːrn/

Definition

A temporary stay in a place.

Examples

My sojourn in Paris was far too short.
He planned a brief sojourn in the countryside to escape the city.
Her sojourn at the monastery changed her perspective on life.

How to Use sojourn

sojourn in (prepositional phrase): To stay temporarily in a specific place. — "They chose to sojourn in a small coastal town."
sojourn for (prepositional phrase): To stay temporarily for a specified duration. — "He will sojourn for a month before returning home."

Synonyms of sojourn

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Antonyms of sojourn

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