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noun
A year-long period of travel, especially following one’s education and prior to seeking employment.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Synonyms: gap year, wanderyear
Antonyms: none provided
noun
A year spent by an apprentice travelling and honing skills prior to the professional practice of a trade.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: historical
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Synonyms: none provided
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noun
Alternative letter-case form of wanderjahr.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: alt-of
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Antonyms: none provided
History
From German Wanderjahr (“journeyman’s year”), from wandern (“wander, trek”) + Jahr (“year”).
Across languages
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