nomadic

CEFRC1

/nəʊˈmæd.ɪk/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Moving from place to place without a permanent home.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Of or relating to nomads.

Examples

  • Nomadic peoples follow the water and grazing land.

  • They were a nomadic horse-riding tribe.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
4
Parts of speech
1
Citations
3
Synonyms
5

Also pronounced

  • /noʊˈmæd.ɪk/

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meanings

  1. Of or related to itinerant herdsmen.

  2. Of or related to any habitually wandering person or animal.

More examples

In context

  • Algeria has nomadic tribes.

  • 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.

  • Neither vehicle has a set home base. Young explains: "They are 'nomadic' nationally employed assets that, rather than having a regular home depot, are generally deployed and maintained following a programme of works across the full network.

Synonyms

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Origin

adjective

From Ancient Greek νομαδικός (nomadikós), equivalent to nomad (“a member of a society or class of herdsmen”) + -ic (forming adjectives).