The correct answer is (C) Temporary stay; brief visit; temporary stay in a place with, or among, certain persons

Sojourn comes from Middle English sojurne, Old French sojorn, Latin subdiurnare (sub- [under] and diurnus [of a day]).

Examples of use:

• She enjoyed her annual sojourn in London.
• He dined at several fine restaurants during his three-day sojourn in Paris.