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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The gangs are largely composed of ethnic Fulani people, who are traditionally nomadic herders.

From BBC

For millennia, these nomadic tribes traversed the area to trade with each other and set up settlements in sync with the seasons.

From Los Angeles Times

But much of the violence against Christians is carried out by the nomadic Fulani people.

From The Wall Street Journal

In Indonesia, the growing exploitation of nickel to meet surging demand for electric vehicle batteries is endangering the nomadic hunter gatherer people of the Hongana Manyawa community, the report said.

From Barron's

For decades, Tomas - who lives in the small village of Nueva Oceania - had been practically a neighbour to these nomadic people, who shun contact with outsiders.

From BBC

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