peripatetic
UK: ˌperɪpəˈtetɪk | US: ˌperɪpəˈtetɪk
adj. 1. Traveling from place to place, especially for work.
adj. 2. Relating to or characteristic of Aristotle’s teaching method (walking while lecturing).
n. 1. A person who travels frequently, especially for work.
The word "peripatetic" originates from the Greek peripatētikos, derived from peripatein ("to walk about"). It combines peri- (around) and patein (to walk), reflecting Aristotle’s habit of teaching while strolling through the Lyceum in Athens. Over time, it evolved to describe anyone who moves frequently or works while traveling. The suffix -tic (from Greek -tikos) forms adjectives, preserving the original sense of motion and activity.
The peripatetic salesman visited clients across three states each month.
She adopted a peripatetic lifestyle, living in a different city every year.
The philosopher’s peripatetic lectures inspired his students to think deeply.
His peripatetic career in journalism took him to war zones and remote villages.
The band’s peripatetic tour schedule left them exhausted but fulfilled.