25. Numinous (adj.)
Origin: English
Definition: Describing an experience that makes you fearful yet fascinated, awed yet attracted.
24. Dépaysement (n.)
Origin: French
Definition: The disorientation felt in a foreign country or culture. The feeling of being a fish out of water.
23. Dérive (n.)
Origin: Latin/French
Definition: A spontaneous journey where the traveller leaves their life behind for a time to let the spirit of the landscape and architecture attract and move them.
22. Sehnsucht (n.)
Origin: German
Definition: The inconsolable longing in the human heart for a far, familiar, non-earthly land one can identify as one’s home.
21. Fernweh (n.)
Origin: German
Definition: A craving for travel. Being homesick for a place you’ve never been.
20. Sonder (v.)
Origin: French
Definition: The realization that each random passer-by is living a life as vivid and complex as your own.
19. Hodophile (adj.)
Origin: Greek
Definition: “Lover of roads”, or better “love of travel.”
18. Resfeber (n.)
Origin: Swedish
Definition: The restless race of the traveller’s heart before the journey begins, when anxiety and anticipation are tangled together.
17. Nemophilist (n.)
Origin: Greek
Definition: A haunter of the woods; one who loves the forest and its beauty and solitude.
16. Vagary (n.)
Origin: Latin
Definition: An unpredictable instance, a wandering journey; a whimsical, wild or unusual idea, desire, or action.
15. Coddiwomple (v.)
Origin: English Slang Word
Definition: To travel in a purposeful manner towards a vague destination.
14. Annu Miarabilis (n.) (phr.)
Origin: Latin
Definition: A remarkable or notable year in history; a year of wonders and miracles, used to speak hopefully of the future.
13. Wanderlust (n.)
Origin: German
Definition: A strong, innate, impulse or desire to travel the world.
12. Yūgen (n.)
Origin: Japanese
Definition: An awareness of the universe that triggers emotional responses too deep and mysterious for words.
11. Sojourn (n.)
Origin: Latin, Old French
Definition: A period of time when you stay in a place as a traveler or guest.
10. Strikhedonia (n.)
Origin: Greek
Definition: The pleasure of being able to say “to hell with it!”
9. Eleutheromania (n.)
Origin: Greek
Definition: An intense and irresistible desire for freedom.
8. Smultroställe (n.)
Origin: Swedish
Definition: A special place discovered, treasured, returned to for solace and relaxation; a personal idyll free from stress and sadness.
7. Solivagant (adj.)
Origin: Latin
Definition: Wandering alone.
6. Wayfarer (n.)
Origin: English
Definition: Someone who travels, especially on foot.
5. Livsnjutare (n.)
Origin: Swedish
Definition: One who loves life deeply and lives it to the extreme
4. Sturmfrei (adj.)
Origin: German
Definition: The freedom of not being watched by a parent or superior; being alone at a place and having the ability to do what you want.
3. Cosmopolitan (adj.) (n.)
Origin: English
Definition: At home all over the world,” and as a noun, “a citizen of the world.
2. Selcouth (adj.)
Origin: English
Definition: Unfamiliar, rare, strange, and yet marvellous.
1. Peregrinate (v.)
Origin: Latin
Definition: Travel or wander around from place to place.
Which word do you connect with the most?
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I just realized this word , it fits me wonderful I just got another pickup truck and I’m a junker going to put this on the clincher!!!
I didn’t know many of these terms even when I am fond of travelling! Thank you for sharing these!
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I like Nemophilist. I wrote a book about a young wanderer named Everett Ruess. who roamed the southwest of America for four years (in the early 30s) before disappearing. He changed his name to Nemo near the end. Some think because he was a fan of Jules Verne’s Captain Nemo and others believe because of it’s Latin meaning, “No man or no one”. He was definitely one who loved nature. TheNextSkill is my website. Do visit.
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The word that truly inspires me is Freedom “Eleutheromania ” The wonderful and aesthetic.
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Generally, from the above topic, we can infer this concept that luck alone does not exist in the world. But I think we had better define each word located in this phrase then we interpret and analyze the whole phrase. These are “luck, preparation, and opportunity”; I mean unless we define these words, we may not be able to get out the correct and exact concept from this phrase which we are looking for.
Well, I have been round a few countries lately, and got to know this, I can definitely say that this one is really really a helpful and beneficial guide for all travel geeks.
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Wow! The travel needs the variety so is for the vocab, Best read Indeed
THE FERNWEH , HODOPHILE & NEMOPHILIST are my type of travelling terms that matches soulfully.. i appreciate your collection. thanks for sharing ..
Wow 🙂 This is an amazing collection of ideas!
Waiting for more helpful info .
Heartfelt words for a traveller as well the one who is longing for it hardly😍
This was indeed highly useful
I wonder if Eleuthra is named after Eleuthriomania? It is so beautiful there and what a coincidence!
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I found this most common english word in all languages on provocab website
However, it’s spelled smultronställe, literally meaning a place where you can find wild strawberries. Smultron = wild strawberries. I also speak German and adore words like Fernweh and Wanderlust. Thanks again and keep up the good work!
Yes, agree with that, it’s really necessary, espeically when you go to new locations. I’ll add them to my vocubulary. Thanks alot.
Amazing info. Thanks for sharing it with us.
Love these words. Thanks again and keep up the good work!
Thanks – these are amaing words to know … .and I love travelling. I may go to Findland this summer.. The word I love most if Coddiwomple…. Hope to become one in the future.
Totally agree with these. I added a few to my list for the future. Thanks for sharing this.
I was a Coddiwompler. Beware of getting comfortable.
I’m a travller and I can say this is a great list needed for anyone who want to travel. Excellent Work!
Yes, agree with that, it’s really necessary. I am also a traveler, I want to come and explore all over the world and language seems to be the biggest barrier. Thank you for sharing, that’s great
These are necessary words for a traveler. I think you traveled to many countries.
I named my sailboat Coddiwomple. Can’t think of a more fitting name for a fine sailing vessel
I just learned this word , it fits me perfect I just got a new pickup truck and I’m a junker gonna put this on the topper!!!
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What a great name for a boat. Do you need a first mate?
Love these words. Thanks again and keep up the good work!
Outstanding list! I’m glad that Swedish, with only 10 million native speakers, was able to contribute with no less than three words among the top 18. However, it’s spelled smultronställe, literally meaning a place where you can find wild strawberries. Smultron = wild strawberries. I also speak German and adore words like Fernweh and Wanderlust. Thanks again and keep up the good work!
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coddiwomple is my new favorite word I just learned it because a friend posted it on Facebook and so I ended up on this page thank you for sharing all these great words I feel like I relate to almost every one of them but rarely get the chance to travel. So I fulfil the need Vine taking as many spontaneous road trips as I possibly can
How do you pronounce livsnjutare? I tried searching it but there are many pronunciations I just don’t know which is the real one.
love these words – thanks! and happy coddiwompling.
Such a Great article. Thanks for sharing.
Sorry for my comment earlier, I foolishly believed the “post comment” button would turn a darker shade of green if one finished filling out the formula so I accidentally posted an unfinished comment. 🙂
Sometimes it’s really striking to me how every language lacks beautiful words, even if it’s a universal language such as English, especially since I myself speak at least 3 languages fluently. (German, English and Italian) But I don’t necessarily find this to be a problem , since it makes each language unique. The number 12 is primarily to my liking, seeing that I’m a fan of both the meaning and the language of origin,
I’m 14 and started learning English at 11, so please bear with my mistakes 😀
You’re English is AMAZING! I can’t believe you’ve only been learning for a few years. Keep up the amazing work 🙂 Languages are a beautiful thing and that’s amazing that you can speak 3.
I agree that number 12 is the most interesting here. Yūgen. I’m so delighted to find there is a word to describe this.
Fernweh! I realy love your word. ? TY for sharing
You’re very welcome!
I think travel is very good for life and mind.
I couldn’t agree with you more.
Fernweh! I realy love your word. ? TY for sharing
Me too. It’s one of my favs 🙂
Livsnjutare.
Always.
Hey, I would love sources on these terms. Did you use any special sources, perhaps some kind of etymological dictionary?
I like Nemophilist. I wrote a book about a young wanderer named Everett Ruess. who roamed the southwest of America for four years (in the early 30s) before disappearing. He changed his name to Nemo near the end. Some think because he was a fan of Jules Verne’s Captain Nemo and others believe because of it’s Latin meaning, “No man or no one”. He was definitely one who loved nature.
“Anno mirabilis” instead of “”Annu miarabilis”
Apparently a double typo?
numinous as things really are
as opposed to phenominal= as things appear
Fernwah
Sturmfrei. Happy to learn the word!
Fernweh! 🙂 I love that word. 🙂
Me too!