Walkabout

Pronunciation: /ˈwɑkˈəbaʊt/

Walkabout (noun)

  1. A traditional long trip on foot by some Aboriginal people, often connected with learning, culture, and travel through land.
  2. A long period of wandering or travelling on foot, especially when someone is away from home for a while.

Examples

  • A walkabout teaches young people to live with the land.
  • The community respects a walkabout as a meaningful Aboriginal journey.