nomadic

Meanings

• adjective

  A person or people who live an unstable life roaming from place to place, usually in order to find food or pasture for animals.

  - "The nomadic tribes of the Sahara desert travel from oasis to oasis in search of water."
  - "Many nomadic communities in Central Asia are known for their intricate handicrafts."
  - "Despite the challenges of a nomadic lifestyle, many people find it to be deeply fulfilling."

• adjective

  Relating to or involved in the practice of traveling from place to place, especially as a way of life.

  - "The nomadic lifestyle allows for a great deal of freedom and adventure."
  - "Many modern businesses have a nomadic workforce that can work from anywhere."
  - "The nomadic tradition of storytelling has been passed down through generations."

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Synonyms

nomad , ambling , ambulant , ambulatory , discursive , drifting , errant , erratic , floating , footloose , gypsy , itinerant , itinerate , meandering , perambulant , perambulatory , peregrine , peripatetic , prodigal , rambling , roaming , rootless , roving , transient , unsettled , vagabond , vagrant , wandering , wayfaring , pastoral

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with nomadic
anemic , demographic , emetic , hemetic , hymnic , hypnotic , lyric , metric , nicotine , otic , patric , pestic , picnic , scenic , specific , static , technic , tropic , vatic

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Variants

List of all variants of nomadic that leads to same result
nomadic

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Etymology

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From Greek nomas, a shepherd, from nemo, nobody, from ne, not + mē, past participle of mein, to lead.

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Trivia

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1. The longest known nomadic journey was made by a group of Mongolian reindeer herders, who traveled over 6,000 miles in a single year.

2. The term 'nomadic' is also used to describe certain types of bacteria, which move from one host to another.

3. The first known use of the term 'nomadic' in English was in the 15th century.

4. Many nomadic communities have a rich oral tradition of storytelling and poetry.

5. The term 'nomadic' comes from the Greek word 'nomas', which means 'shepherd'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Nomadism: A way of life in which people move from place to place, often in search of food or pasture for their animals.

2. Transhumanism: A philosophical and cultural movement advocating for the use of technology to enhance human capabilities and improve the human condition.

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Culture

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The term 'nomadic' has been used in literature, music, and art to describe a sense of freedom, adventure, and the rejection of traditional societal structures. In literature, nomadic characters often embody a sense of wanderlust and a desire for self-discovery. In music, nomadic themes can be found in genres such as folk and world music, which often draw inspiration from the musical traditions of nomadic communities. In art, nomadic themes can be seen in the works of artists such as Edward Hopper and Wanderlust, who have explored the themes of isolation, freedom, and the open road.

How to Memorize "nomadic"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person or group of people traveling from place to place with their belongings on their backs or in a cart.
   - Imagine a map of the world with various nomadic routes marked on it.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'nomadic' with words like 'wanderlust', 'adventure', and 'freedom'.
   - Think of the term 'nomadic' as describing a lifestyle that is not tied to one place.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by associating the word 'nomadic' with the phrase 'Not Moving Anyplace, Daily Is Change.'
   - Use the acronym 'Nomads' to remember the definition: 'Not Occupying A Mortar Shell.'
   - Create a mental image of a nomadic tribe traveling across the desert.

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