walkabout
Translation
walkabout, long journey on foot
Examples
He went on a walkabout in the Australian outback.
He went on a walkabout in the Australian outback.
She took a walkabout to find herself.
She took a walkabout to find herself.
Grammar Patterns
to go on a walkabout He went on a walkabout.
Similar Words
Synonyms: journey, pilgrimage, trek
Etymology
A combination of 'walk' and 'about'. Originally referred to a ritual journey by an Australian Aboriginal person.
Memory Tips
Think of it as 'walking about' with no fixed destination, often for spiritual reasons.