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sojourn Synonyms
Another word for sojourn
Choosing another word for sojourn depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
A temporary stay or brief period of residence in a place.
Usage Example
"Her two-month stay in Florence inspired a new series of architectural sketches."
Strongest
stay
visit
Strong
stopover
layover
Weak
vacation
• verb (Context 2)
To stay or reside temporarily in a place.
Usage Example
"The visiting scholars plan to stay at the coastal retreat until the autumn semester begins."
Strongest
stay
Strong
visit
lodge
stop over
reside
tarry
Opposites of sojourn
The opposite of sojourn shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
depart
leave
settle
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Sojourn. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/sojourn