nomad — a person who does not stay long in the same place; a wanderer
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who does not stay long in the same place; a wanderer
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈnoʊmæd/
Example Sentences
- After retiring, he became a nomad, traveling in his RV across America.
- My cat is a total nomad - she sleeps in a different room every night.
- The Mongolian nomads have been herding cattle for thousands of years.
nomad
NOUN[/ˈnoʊmæd/]
a person who does not stay long in the same place; a wanderer
The nomad family packs their tent and follows the herd across the steppe.
The nomad followed the seasons with the herd year after year. (Think of: nomad = no permanent home)
The nomad followed the long road before making a new home for the season.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Greek 'nomas' meaning 'one who wanders in search of pasture.' Ancient Greeks used this term to describe people who moved with their flocks seeking grazing land.
Breakdown
nom- (pasture/grazing) + -ad (relating to/characterized by)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“After retiring, he became a nomad, traveling in his RV across America.”
“My cat is a total nomad - she sleeps in a different room every night.”
“The Mongolian nomads have been herding cattle for thousands of years.”
“Since WiFi was invented, I've become a coffee shop nomad.”
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