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Vagrancy

VAY-gruh-nsee

/ˈveɪɡrʌnsiː/

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vagrancy

Dictionary meaning

The state of wandering from place to place, usually by people with no permanent home.

Examples

  • Cities in California often have a problem with vagrancy, due to the mild climate.

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