CEFR B2

vagrancy

noun

Meaning

The state of wandering or wandering about without a settled home or job.

Examples

The law against vagrancy was controversial.
He was arrested for vagrancy after sleeping in the park.

Synonyms: homelessness, wandering, nomadism

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vagrancy (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈvæɡrənsi/

Definition

The state of wandering or wandering about without a settled home or job.

Examples

The law against vagrancy was controversial.
He was arrested for vagrancy after sleeping in the park.
Many people struggle with homelessness and vagrancy.

How to Use vagrancy

arrest for vagrancy (collocation): To be taken into custody by the police because of the offense of vagrancy. — "He was arrested for vagrancy and spent the night in jail."
laws against vagrancy (collocation): Legislation designed to prohibit or regulate the behavior associated with vagrancy. — "Many activists argue that laws against vagrancy are outdated and unfair."

Synonyms of vagrancy

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Antonyms of vagrancy

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