The word 'wanderlust' is originally from German 'Wanderlust'

'Wanderlust' is a word borrowed from German 'Wanderlust'. The word entered the English language some time around 1875.

wanderlust [noun] [1875]

Strong longing for or impulse toward
Meaning: strong desire to travel.

Etymology: Borrowed from German Wanderlust.

Topics: Travel:Transport.

Origin: From German to English.

note: Meaning: strong desire to travel. Etymology: Borrowed from German Wanderlust.

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