wanderjahr

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A year-long period of travel, especially following one’s education and prior to seeking employment.
  2. A year spent by an apprentice travelling and honing skills prior to the professional practice of a trade.
noun
  1. Alternative letter-case form of wanderjahr.

Pronunciation

/ˈvɑn.də(ɹ)ˌjɑː/ /ˈwɑn.də(ɹ)ˌjɑː/

Word forms

wanderjahr wanderjahrs wanderjahre

Etymology

From German Wanderjahr (“journeyman’s year”), from wandern (“wander, trek”) + Jahr (“year”).

Synonyms

Translations

Finnish: vaellusvuosi
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