Definition

A person who does not have a permanent home and travels from one place to another, often in search of food or resources.

Example

The nomad traveled across the desert in search of water and shelter.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about living like a nomad?

Yeah, it sounds exciting to travel all the time!

I wonder what it would be like to have no fixed home, just moving wherever you feel like.

It would be a big change, but I think it could be really freeing.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Nomad → The word 'nomad' originates from the Greek 'nomas' (νομάς), meaning 'roaming' or 'pasturing'. It refers to people who move from place to place, often in search of food and grazing land for their livestock.

Memory Tip

Imagine people 'roaming' ('nomas') in search of pastures — that's why a nomad is someone who moves around.

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