Meaning of the word itinerant in English

What does itinerant mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

itinerant

US /aɪˈtɪn.ɚ.ənt/
UK /aɪˈtɪn.ər.ənt/

Adjective

traveling from one place to another, usually to work for a short period:

Example:
an itinerant journalist/laborer/preacher

Noun

a person who travels from one place to another, usually to work for a short period:

Example:
Itinerants worked in the salt marshes and shrimp farms.