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Rover

One who practices robbery on the seas; a pirate.

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Floater 76% connected

One who floats or swims.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Nomad 76% connected

One of a race or tribe that has no fixed location, but wanders from place to place in search of pasture or game.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Vagabond 76% connected

Moving from place to place without a settled habitation; wandering.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Vagrant 76% connected

Moving without certain direction; wandering; erratic; unsettled.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Broader term 3

Scout 76% connected

A swift sailing boat.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Traveler 76% connected

One who travels; one who has traveled much.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Traveller 76% connected

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oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Synonym 2

Roamer 92% connected

One who roams; a wanderer.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Wanderer 92% connected

One who wanders; a rambler; one who roves; hence, one who deviates from duty.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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