nomadic

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Scrabble points
12
Words With Friends
15
Letters
7
Pronunciation
/nəʊˈmæd.ɪk/
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/nəʊˈmæd.ɪk/ · /noʊˈmæd.ɪk/ · /nəʉˈmæd.ɪk/ · /nɐʉˈmæd.ɪk/

Definition of nomadic

2 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included

adj

  1. Of or relating to nomads.
    “For centuries, the nomadic tribes of Central Asia used colorful textiles called suzanis as seating, prayer mats, bedding and dividers in their yurts – the traditional tents that were their homes.”
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adj

  1. Of or relating to nomads.
    “For centuries, the nomadic tribes of Central Asia used colorful textiles called suzanis as seating, prayer mats, bedding and dividers in their yurts – the traditional tents that were their homes.”
  2. (figuratively)Of or relating to nomads.
    “Many of these classic methods are still used, with some modern improvements. For example, with the aid of special microphones and automated sound detection software, ornithologists recently reported […] that pine siskins (Spinus pinus) undergo an irregular, nomadic type of nocturnal migration.”
    “Neither vehicle has a set home base. Young explains: "They are 'nomadic' nationally employed assets that, rather than having a regular home depot, are generally deployed and maintained following a programme of works across the full network.”

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Etymology

From Ancient Greek νομαδικός (nomadikós), equivalent to nomad (“a member of a society or class of herdsmen”) + -ic (forming adjectives).

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