nomadic

[ noh-mad-ik ]

adjective

1. of, relating to, or characteristic of nomads.

Other Words From

• no·madi·cal·ly adverb
• nonno·madic adjective
• nonno·madi·cal·ly adverb
• semi·no·madic adjective
• semi·no·madi·cal·ly adverb
• unno·madic adjective
• unno·madi·cal·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of nomadic¹

From the Greek word nomadikós, dating back to 1810–20. See nomad, -ic

Example Sentences

Their research was published in the scientific journal Nature this week, and experts who are not involved in it have hailed its significance in shedding light on the lifestyles of nomadic communities.

From BBC

Traditionally, Irish Travellers are a nomadic community and their lifestyle is often centred around their extended families.

From BBC

So, they were headed back to that spot now, even though she has a nomadic history.

From Los Angeles Times

A highly successful but nomadic career exacerbated that isolation, while self-doubt and introspection played on a troubled mind.

From BBC

Wilson Tucker, a member of the Western Australia state parliament, recently made headlines for being a "homeless" politician – although he prefers the word nomadic.

From BBC

Related Words

• pastoral
• peripatetic
• wandering