1. the practice, condition, or way of life of a hobo; vagrancy or wandering as a lifestyle
Usage: informal; historical

Examples

• During the Great Depression, hoboism became a common survival strategy for unemployed workers.
• He romanticized hoboism as a form of freedom from societal constraints.
• The documentary explored the culture and history of hoboism in early 20th-century America.
• Hoboism declined as social safety nets and employment opportunities improved.
• Some writers have celebrated hoboism as a rebellious rejection of conventional life.