nomad

[ noh-mad ]

noun

1. 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.
2. any wanderer; itinerant.

adjective

1. nomadic.

nomad

/ ˈnəʊmæd /

noun

1. a member of a people or tribe who move from place to place to find pasture and food
2. a person who continually moves from place to place; wanderer

Derived Forms

• ˈnomadism, noun

Other Words From

• nomad·ism noun
• non·nomad noun adjective
• semi·nomad noun
• semi·nomad·ism noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of nomad¹

First recorded in 1580–90; from Latin nomad-, from Greek, stem of nomás “roaming about for pasture,” akin to némein “to pasture, graze”

Word History and Origins

Origin of nomad¹

C16: via French from Latin nomas wandering shepherd, from Greek; related to nemein to feed, pasture

Example Sentences

As reported in an Instagram post from longtime friend and collaborator Xzibit, Saafir “The Saucy Nomad” passed away surrounded by loved ones.

From Los Angeles Times

Japan is also one of more than 60 countries that offers a digital nomad visa, which allows remote workers to legally live in the country for up to one year.

From Salon

Italy also offers a digital nomad visa, though applicants must be able to prove they have at least $31,000 in savings.

From Salon

More than 60 countries have recently introduced digital nomad visa programs, which typically last between six months and a year.

From Salon

Now he’s pursuing a specialized Spanish visa offered to remote workers, also known as a digital nomad visa, with a goal of moving within three years.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• migrant
• pilgrim
• vagabond
• wanderer