nomad

noun
UK: /ˈnəʊ.mæd/
US: /ˈnoʊ.mæd/

  1. A person who moves from place to place and does not have a permanent home, usually to find food or pasture for animals.

    1. The nomad travelled across the desert.
    2. Historically, many groups lived as a nomad, following seasonal grazing patterns for their herds.

  2. Someone who lives an unconventional lifestyle, often traveling and changing jobs frequently.

    1. She is a digital nomad, working remotely.
    2. The rise of remote work has enabled many people to become a nomad, embracing location independence.

Synonyms

traveler migrant rover vagabond
nomad intransitive-verb

  1. To live as a nomad; to wander from place to place.

    1. They nomad across the country.
    2. Some prefer to nomad, never settling in one place for too long, embracing the freedom of movement.
nomad adjective

  1. Relating to the characteristics of nomads; wandering.

    1. They live a nomad life.
    2. The nomad lifestyle requires adaptability and resourcefulness in unfamiliar environments.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "nomad" in English means: A person who moves from place to place and does not have a permanent home, usually to find food or pasture for animals., Someone who lives an unconventional lifestyle, often traveling and changing jobs frequently..

The phonetic transcription of "nomad" is /ˈnəʊ.mæd/ in British English and /ˈnoʊ.mæd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "nomad": traveler, migrant, rover, vagabond.

Example usage of "nomad": "The nomad travelled across the desert.". More examples on the page.