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

The ancient Ndebele interacted with the nomadic San, whose descendants still live in some parts of Zimbabwe and in South Africa.

From Science Magazine

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

Related Words

• pastoral
• peripatetic
• wandering