Synonyms

nomadic

American

[noh-mad-ik] / noʊˈmæd ɪk /

adjective

of, relating to, or characteristic of nomads.

Other Word Forms

nomadically adverb
nonnomadic adjective
nonnomadically adverb
seminomadic adjective
seminomadically adverb
unnomadic adjective
unnomadically adverb

Etymology

Origin of nomadic

From the Greek word nomadikós, dating back to 1810–20. See nomad, -ic

Example Sentences

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For years, they lived nomadically, spending time in some high-cost countries that they offset with time in low-cost countries.

From MarketWatch

Tudor's unique selling point in a chequered, nomadic coach career was supposedly his ability to provide an instant spark of impact.

From BBC

These movements helped shape the rise of nomadic cultures and early empires.

From Science Daily

He led a nomadic existence; his friends and family often didn’t know where he was.

From The Wall Street Journal

The barely existing relationship between father and child was a consequence of the mother’s “nomadic lifestyle,” British Columbia Supreme Court Judge Anthony Saunders said.

From The Wall Street Journal

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