wanderlust

wanderlust Definition

wan·der·lust (wän′dər lust′)

noun

an impulse, longing, or urge to wander or travel

Etymology: Ger < wandern, to travel, wander + lust, joy: see lust

wanderlust Usage Examples

Converse of object

have: Over the years I traveled to almost 30 countries and really had the wanderlust.
get: As he was often quoted: " Once you've got wanderlust in your blood, you've got it for life.
inherit: These interests were amplified by a wanderlust inherited from his parents and reinforced by trips overseas early in his life.

Adjective modifier

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