Nomad: meaning, definitions and examples

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nomad

[ ˈnəʊmæd ]

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traveler

A nomad is a member of a community of people who live in different locations, moving from one place to another. Nomads travel in search of food, water, and grazing land for their livestock.

Synonyms

roamer, vagabond, wanderer

Examples of usage

The nomads set up their tents in the desert for the night.
Nomadic tribes have been roaming the steppes for centuries.

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lifestyle

A nomad is also a person who does not stay long in the same place; a wanderer.

Synonyms

drifter, gypsy, transient

Examples of usage

She embraced the nomad lifestyle, never staying in one city for too long.
He felt like a nomad, constantly moving from one country to another.

Translations

Translations of the word "nomad" in other languages:

🇵🇹 nômade

🇮🇳 घुमंतु

🇩🇪 Nomade

🇮🇩 pengembara

🇺🇦 кочівник

🇵🇱 nomada

🇯🇵 遊牧民 (ゆうぼくみん)

🇫🇷 nomade

🇪🇸 nómada

🇹🇷 göçebe

🇰🇷 유목민 (yumokmin)

🇸🇦 بدوي

🇨🇿 kočovník

🇸🇰 kočovník

🇨🇳 游牧民 (yóumùmín)

🇸🇮 nomad

🇮🇸 hirðingi

🇰🇿 көшпенді

🇬🇪 მომთაბარე (momtabare)

🇦🇿 köçəri

🇲🇽 nómada

Word origin

The term 'nomad' originated from the Greek word 'nomas', meaning 'roaming'. Nomadic cultures have existed throughout history, with groups like the Mongols and Bedouins known for their nomadic lifestyles. Nomadism was essential for survival in harsh environments and enabled communities to adapt to changing conditions.