ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Hoboism

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Hoboism is a noun meaning The lifestyle or practices of hobos; vagrancy.

Meaning

The lifestyle or practices of hobos; vagrancy.

Example Sentences

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.
The reasons why Kerouac himself gave up his hoboism seem wide-ranging: a commitment to care for his mother once his work became commercially successful; the increasing difficulties of such journeys; […]

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include hobo, hobodom, hoboe, hobohemia, hobgoblinism, hobag.

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