Nomadic: meaning, definitions and examples

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nomadic

 

[ nəʊˈmædɪk ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

lifestyle

Living the life of a nomad, moving from place to place, without a permanent home.

Synonyms

itinerant, roaming, traveling, wandering

Examples of usage

  • He led a nomadic life, traveling from one country to another.
  • The nomadic tribes of the desert have adapted to their harsh environment.
  • Nomadic peoples often follow the herds of animals they rely on for food.
  • Nomadic communities maintain strong social bonds despite their constant movement.
  • Her nomadic lifestyle allowed her to experience different cultures and landscapes.

Translations

Translations of the word "nomadic" in other languages:

🇵🇹 nômade

🇮🇳 खानाबदोश

🇩🇪 nomadisch

🇮🇩 nomaden

🇺🇦 кочовий

🇵🇱 koczowniczy

🇯🇵 遊牧民の

🇫🇷 nomade

🇪🇸 nómada

🇹🇷 göçebe

🇰🇷 유목민의

🇸🇦 بدوي

🇨🇿 kočovný

🇸🇰 kočovný

🇨🇳 游牧的

🇸🇮 nomadski

🇮🇸 hirðingja

🇰🇿 көшпенді

🇬🇪 მოხეტიალე

🇦🇿 köçəri

🇲🇽 nómada

Etymology

The word 'nomadic' is derived from the Greek word 'nomadikos', meaning 'roaming, wandering'. Nomadic lifestyles have been practiced by various cultures throughout history, from the Bedouin tribes of the Middle East to the Mongolian nomads of the steppes. The ability to adapt to different environments and move with the seasons has been a key survival strategy for nomadic peoples. Today, the term 'nomadic' is often used to describe those who lead a transient or mobile lifestyle, whether by choice or necessity.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,957, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.