peripatetic

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peripatetic  /ˌpɛ rə pə ˈtɛ tɪk/ ? Meaning of "peripatetic"

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Definition(s):

  1. (n) a person who walks from place to place
  2. (n) a follower of Aristotle or an adherent of Aristotelianism
  3. (adj) of or relating to Aristotle or his philosophy
  4. (adj) traveling especially on foot

Synonym(s)

aristotelian, wayfaring, aristotelean, aristotelic

Derived Word(s)

peripateticism

Usage(s):

  • The swineflu started from Mexico but threatens to be a very peripatetic flu.

Quotes

  1. "I was a peripatetic singing teacher, so I taught pupils preparing to do their GSCE music at some comprehensive schools in Stevenage and Hertfordshire," Katherine explained. "I also taught at stage school to five to eight, nine to 12 and 13...
    on Oct 31, 2005 By: Katherine Jenkins Source: Glasgow Daily Record

  2. "Architects are very peripatetic," Dorfman told us. "They don't stay home and draw anymore."
    on Feb 6, 2006 By: Elsa Dorfman Source: Boston Globe (registration)

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