B2adjectivehistorysociety
US/noʊˈmæd.ɪk/
UK/nəʊˈmæd.ɪk/
moving from place to place with animals, not living in one fixed home
In context
Nomadic tribes crossed the plains following their herds of sheep.
The family led a nomadic life, moving every few months for work.
Many nomadic peoples have settled in towns over the last century.
Words that go with nomadic
adjective + noun
- nomadic tribeA nomadic tribe once lived in this valley.
- nomadic lifestyleTheir nomadic lifestyle depends on seasonal rain.
- nomadic peopleNomadic people carry their homes on camels.
- nomadic herdersNomadic herders sell milk and wool in the town.
- nomadic existenceYears of war forced a nomadic existence on them.
verb + adjective
- become nomadicSome groups became nomadic after the climate changed.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
a nomad lifeCorrect: a nomadic life