wanderjahr

noun /ˈvɑn.də(ɹ)ˌjɑː/

1. A year-long period of travel, especially following one’s education and prior to seeking employment.

   Once he has assembled his characters in the lively youth resort of Torremolinos, Michener packs them into a Volkswagen bus and sends them on their Wanderjahr through some pretty interesting places.

2. A year spent by an apprentice travelling and honing skills prior to the professional practice of a trade.

   historical

Where it comes from

From German Wanderjahr (“journeyman’s year”), from wandern (“wander, trek”) + Jahr (“year”).

Adapted from the Wiktionary entry wanderjahr (CC BY-SA 4.0).

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