vagantes

Meanings

• noun

  Wanderers, vagabonds, or pilgrims in medieval Europe.

  - "Vagantes roamed the countryside, living off the land and spreading the word of God."
  - "During the Middle Ages, vagantes were a common sight in Europe, traveling from place to place in search of food and shelter."

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Variants

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vacant , vacantly , vacantness , vacantnesses

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Etymology

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Derived from the Latin word 'vagus,' meaning 'wandering' or 'straying'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'vagantes' is first mentioned in European literature in the 13th century.

2. Some vagantes were also known as 'flagellants,' who practiced self-flagellation as a form of penance and religious devotion.

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Related Concepts

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1. Pilgrims: Individuals who travel to a sacred place as an act of religious devotion.

2. Heretics: Individuals who hold religious beliefs that are considered to be outside the mainstream or contrary to those of the established church.

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Culture

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The term 'vagantes' is often used to describe groups of wandering pilgrims or travelers during the Middle Ages in Europe. They were typically poor and homeless, living off the land and relying on the charity of others. Some vagantes were also known to be heretics or religious dissidents, spreading their beliefs as they traveled.

How to Memorize "vagantes"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a group of travelers walking along a medieval road, carrying their belongings on their backs.
   - Visualize the landscape of Europe during the Middle Ages, with its castles, villages, and forests.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'vagantes' with the image of a wandering pilgrim.
   - Think of the Middle Ages when you hear the word 'vagantes'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym VAGANTS to remember the meaning: Vagabonds And Godly ANcestors Traveling and Spreading the faith.

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