Hoboism

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The lifestyle or practices of hobos; vagrancy. uncountable

    "Hoboism cannot be cured or prevented by makeshifts or by local measures and efforts, although community interest naturally is vital in dealing with a problem that comes home to every community."

Synonyms

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discursionerrantryindolenceinertiaitinerancylaziness

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"Hoboism cannot be cured or prevented by makeshifts or by local measures and efforts, although community interest naturally is vital in dealing with a problem that comes home to every community."

Etymology

From hobo + -ism.

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