Synonyms

nomadic

American

[noh-mad-ik] / noʊˈmæd ɪk /

adjective

of, relating to, or characteristic of nomads.

Other Word Forms

nomadically adverb
nonnomadic adjective
nonnomadically adverb
seminomadic adjective
seminomadically adverb
unnomadic adjective
unnomadically adverb

Etymology

Origin of nomadic

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

Example Sentences

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Hodgson is a widely respected figure within football after a nomadic career that brought successes - but also failure in his two most high-profile posts, as England manager and before that at Liverpool.

From BBC

I spent years dreaming of the nomadic life before I was able to make it a reality.

From The Wall Street Journal

For years, they lived nomadically, spending time in some high-cost countries that they offset with time in low-cost countries.

From MarketWatch

Tudor's unique selling point in a chequered, nomadic coach career was supposedly his ability to provide an instant spark of impact.

From BBC

These movements helped shape the rise of nomadic cultures and early empires.

From Science Daily

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