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nomads

  • plural
    of nomad.
    nomad
    noun
    a member of a people or tribe that has no permanent abode but moves about from place to place, usually seasonally and often following a traditional route or circuit according to the state of the pasturage or food supply.

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Bali, Indonesia's famed tropical paradise, has become a hostspot for digital nomads in recent years, resulting in growing tensions between expats and locals.

From BBC Jul. 27, 2026

"Entourage was created as a community for digital nomads in Bali to help people who are new to the island connect with others and do fun activities together during their stay," the statement said.

From BBC Jul. 27, 2026

If there was any thought that this was a fleeting pandemic-era experiment of laptop nomads logging in from distant shores, data hints at its longevity.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 26, 2026

She paid special attention to their hats, digging through historical archives—“there are over 200 types of hats that are worn by Mongolians,” she said—before using the culture of ancient nomads as her creative inspiration.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 6, 2026

After all, we were nomads, far from the capital, Nairobi.

From "Facing the Lion" by Joseph Lemasolai Lekuton and Herman Viola