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Ronin

Noun:

A samurai warrior who has no master or lord.

Example sentence: The ronin wandered the countryside, searching for a cause worthy of his skills.

Adjective:

Describing a person who is without a permanent home or job.

Example sentence: After quitting his nine-to-five job, he embraced the ronin lifestyle and traveled the world.

Noun:

In feudal Japan, a samurai whose master was killed or betrayed.

Example sentence: The ronin swore to avenge his fallen lord and restore honor.

Noun:

In modern use, a freelancer or a person without a long-term commitment to one employer.

Example sentence: The software developer chose to be a ronin, working on various projects with different clients.