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Definition |
homeless person |
Examples |
1) The hobo wandered from town to
town, carrying all his belongings in a worn-out backpack.
2) The old railway yard was often frequented by hobos seeking
refuge and companionship amidst their transient journeys. |
Etymology |
It originated in the late 19th and early
20th centuries to refer to homeless traveling from place to place in
search of temporary shelter. |
Synonyms |
roamer, wanderer |
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