nomadic
Americanadjective
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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He led a nomadic existence; his friends and family often didn’t know where he was.
The barely existing relationship between father and child was a consequence of the mother’s “nomadic lifestyle,” British Columbia Supreme Court Judge Anthony Saunders said.
His nomadic lifestyle continued for many years, moving home 21 times before he turned 22.
From BBC
Legal papers from a custody battle says the family led "an almost nomadic life" between 2010-15.
From BBC
Amdjarass, which is home to several nomadic peoples, is located in far northeast of Chad, a vast, sparsely populated region renowned for its dramatic rock formations and desert landscapes.
From Barron's
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