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ROOTLESS

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does rootless mean? 

ROOTLESS (adjective)
  The adjective ROOTLESS has 1 sense:

1. wandering aimlessly without ties to a place or communityplay

  Familiarity information: ROOTLESS used as an adjective is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


ROOTLESS (adjective)


Sense 1

Meaning:

Wandering aimlessly without ties to a place or community

Synonyms:

rootless; vagabond

Context example:

a rootless wanderer

Similar:

unsettled (not settled or established)


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