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peregrine

peregrine

9.6
Moving from place to place to find work or new opportunities
  • adjective
  • /ˈpɛrɪɡrɪn/
translation icon : peregrino
  • The peregrine lifestyle of traveling musicians often kept them away from home for months at a time.

Examples

  • Many peregrine workers move to cities for better job opportunities.

  • In the spring, the birds become peregrine, migrating hundreds of miles to reach their breeding grounds.

  • She admired the peregrine habits of ancient traders who crossed deserts and mountains.

  • Are you familiar with the peregrine lifestyle of nomadic tribes?

  • In the spring, many animals become peregrine, migrating hundreds of miles to find better environments.

  • The peregrine lifestyle of nomadic workers often leads them to new cities in search of jobs.

  • Young graduates frequently adopt a peregrine approach by moving to several cities for work opportunities.

Synonyms

mobile
vsperegrine
81 2.7

Able to change or move easily

is movement focused on travelling for jobs or better chances
nomadic
vsperegrine
22 4.9

People who move from place to place instead of living in one home

is movement mainly motivated by finding jobs or new chances
roving
vsperegrine
2 4.1

Moving from place to place without a fixed home

is movement usually aimed at work or opportunity rather than aimless travel
wandering
vsperegrine
3.9

Moving from place to place rather than living in one place

is movement driven specifically by seeking work or opportunities

Antonyms

46 2.9

Not moving and staying in one place

2.9

A place where people live permanently

Compounds

A large fast bird of prey that dives to catch other birds

How Migratory

nomadic
22 4.9
peregrine
9.6
migratory
1 5.0
mobile
81 2.7
settled
2.7

Surface Forms

peregrine positive

Etymology

Peregrine comes from the Latin word peregrinus, which means 'traveller' or 'from abroad'. So to call someone peregrine is to picture a person who wanders or moves from place to place, often looking for work or new chances.