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vagrancy Synonyms
Another word for vagrancy
Choosing another word for vagrancy depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
The state or condition of living as a vagrant, wandering from place to place without a fixed home, regular employment, or visible means of support; historically, a legal offense.
Usage Example
"During the economic depression, thousands of displaced workers faced arrest under strict local vagabondage laws."
Strongest
vagabondage
Strong
homelessness
drifting
mendicancy
Weak
nomadism
• noun (Context 2)
A wandering, erratic, or unpredictable course, thought, or action.
Usage Example
"The poet was known for the delightful vagrancies of his imagination."
Strong
roving
rambling
meandering
digression
Opposites of vagrancy
The opposite of vagrancy shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
constancy
settlement
regularity
permanence
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Vagrancy. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/vagrancy