nomadic

[noh-mad-ik] /noʊˈmæd ɪk/

adjective

of, pertaining to, or characteristic of nomads.

Origin

1810-20; < Greek nomadikós. See nomad, -ic

Related forms

nomadically, adverb

nonnomadic, adjective

nonnomadically, adverb

seminomadic, adjective

seminomadically, adverb

unnomadic, adjective

unnomadically, adverb

Examples from the web for nomadic

With the help of his friends, Roseberry escapes and resumes his nomadic existence.
Not just an economic necessity to these peoples, the camel is also a symbol of a nomadic way of life.
Many of them are nomadic tribes not well served by the current system.
This book is a nomadic adventure worthy of Ulysses.
They were nomadic conquerors and skilled horsemen.
The gypsies are typically nomadic and refuse to settle in a place for very long.
There was a time when they were nomadic hippies and everything they owned fit into a steamer trunk.
Several nomadic tribes inhabit the desert.
The novel tells the story of a nomadic woman who takes a job as a housekeeper for a wealthy family.
It's a lovely space, but we're completely nomadic: no offices, no workstations.

British Dictionary definitions for nomadic

/nəʊˈmædɪk/

adjective

relating to or characteristic of nomads or their way of life

Derived Forms

nomadically, adverb

Word Origin and History for nomadic

adj.

1800, from nomad + -ic.