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Definition of wanderlust

wanderlust

/ˈwɑːn.dɚ.lʌst/
wan · der · lust
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• noun

1

A strong, innate desire or impulse to travel, rove, and explore the world.

Example

"Driven by a sudden sense of wanderlust, she packed a single backpack and booked a ticket across the continent."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the early 20th century from German 'Wanderlust', a compound of 'wandern' (to hike or roam) and 'Lust' (desire or inclination), reflecting the German Romantic tradition of exploring nature on foot.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Wanderlust. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/wanderlust
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