Nomads: meaning, definitions and examples
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nomads
[ ˈnəʊmædz ]
travelers
Nomads are people who move from place to place rather than settling in one location. They often travel in search of food, water, or better living conditions.
Synonyms
itinerants, roamers, wanderers
Examples of usage
- They lived as nomads, following their herds across the grasslands.
- The nomads set up camp near the river for the night.
Translations
Translations of the word "nomads" in other languages:
🇵🇹 nômades
🇮🇳 खानाबदोश
🇩🇪 Nomaden
🇮🇩 pengembara
🇺🇦 кочівники
🇵🇱 nomadzi
🇯🇵 遊牧民
🇫🇷 nomades
🇪🇸 nómadas
🇹🇷 göçebeler
🇰🇷 유목민
🇸🇦 البدو
🇨🇿 nomádi
🇸🇰 nomádi
🇨🇳 游牧民
🇸🇮 nomadi
🇮🇸 hirðingjar
🇰🇿 көшпенділер
🇬🇪 მომთაბარეები
🇦🇿 köçərilər
🇲🇽 nómadas
Etymology
The term 'nomad' has its origins in the Greek word 'nomas', which means 'roaming about'. Nomadic lifestyles have been a part of human history for thousands of years, with various nomadic tribes and cultures existing around the world. Nomads have adapted to diverse environments, from deserts to tundras, and have played significant roles in shaping societies and trade routes.
See also: nomad.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #19,229, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.
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