nomadic
Nomadic (adjective) means relating to nomads or a wandering way of life. Example: “The tribe led a nomadic existence, following herds of reindeer across the tundra.”
How to use nomadic
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribing a lifestyle or people that move around instead of staying settled.
Word forms
more nomadic comparative, most nomadic superlative
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The tribe led a _____ existence, following herds of reindeer across the tundra.
Etymology
From Greek nomadikos, built on nomad plus the adjective-forming suffix -ic.
Rhymes for nomadic
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What does “nomadic” mean?
The word “nomadic” means relating to nomads or a wandering way of life. In plain terms, describing a lifestyle or people that move around instead of staying settled.
How do you pronounce “nomadic”?
“Nomadic” is pronounced noh-MAD-ihk (/noʊˈmæd.ɪk/ in IPA).
How do you use “nomadic” in a sentence?
Here is “nomadic” used in a sentence: “The tribe led a nomadic existence, following herds of reindeer across the tundra.”
What part of speech is “nomadic”?
“Nomadic” is an adjective.
Where does the word “nomadic” come from?
The word “nomadic” comes from Greek. From Greek nomadikos, built on nomad plus the adjective-forming suffix -ic.
Is “nomadic” a common word?
“Nomadic” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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