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peripatetic

British pronunciation/pˌɛɹɪpɐtˈɛtɪk/
American pronunciation/ˌpɛɹəpəˈtɛtɪk/
Peripatetic
[NOUN]
1

a follower of Aristotle or an adherent of Aristotelianism

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2

a person who walks from place to place

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peripatetic
[ADJECTIVE]
1

of or relating to Aristotle or his philosophy

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2

constantly traveling to different locations, particularly due to work

synonyms : wayfaring
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Examples
1The world’s most peripatetic player is, sadly, no longer playing.
2They were wandering peripatetic healers, but now they're recognizable as members of the same guild.
3Remember, these are peripatetic physicians whom you invite into your home.
4Aristotle, who founded a school, and they were known as the peripatetics.
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