nomadism

Cultural  

1. A way of life in which a community has no permanent settlement but moves from place to place, usually seasonally and within a defined territory. For hunting and gathering societies, nomadism does not imply aimless wandering, but suggests an organized rotation of settlements to ensure maximum use of available natural resources.

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Example Sentences

Cubs that survive to independence – around 3 years of age – must leave their pride for a period of nomadism.

From Scientific American • Aug. 21, 2023

"Luckily I chose a career that is very suitable for digital nomadism."

From BBC • Oct. 20, 2022

This is admirable in some sense, but in the case of modern nomadism, it’s part of the problem.

From Slate • Mar. 17, 2021

The next 15 years, though latterly marred by the recurrence of Elizabeth’s ill-health, were a period of glorious nomadism.

From The Guardian • Feb. 15, 2021

Transfers were constant among all of them, and with both Lillian and Bull it was a peremptory requirement of their nomadism that they keep a vigilant eye on the travels of their peers.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy