adjective
Uncommon
nomadic
noh-MAD-ihk
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.”
adjective
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Relating to nomads or a wandering way of life.
"For centuries, the nomadic tribes of Central Asia used colorful textiles called suzanis as seating, prayer mats, bedding and dividers in their yurts – the traditional tents that were their homes."
— Amy Gunia, Young Uzbeks are finding new markets for traditional handicrafts online (2024)
"The tribe led a nomadic existence, following herds of reindeer across the tundra."
"He gave up his apartment for a nomadic life of travel and remote work."
How to use nomadic
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribing a lifestyle or people that move around instead of staying settled.
Common pairings
nomadic tribe
nomadic lifestyle
nomadic peoples
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more nomadic
- Superlative
- most nomadic
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Etymology
From Greek nomadikos, built on nomad plus the adjective-forming suffix -ic.
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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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