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nomadic

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /nəʊˈmædɪk/

KK: /noʊˈmædɪk/

adjective
Definition

Living a lifestyle that involves moving from one place to another rather than staying in one location permanently.


Example

The nomadic tribe traveled across the desert in search of water and grazing land for their animals.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you ever thought about living a nomadic lifestyle?
Sloth B
Actually, I have! It sounds so freeing and exciting.
Sloth A
Yeah, just moving from place to place whenever you feel like it.
Sloth B
Exactly! I think I could really enjoy that kind of adventure.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
itinerant
roaming
peripatetic
Antonyms
settled
fixed
stationary
Root Explanation

Nomadic → It is formed from "nomas" (from Greek, meaning one who wanders) and the suffix "-ic" (meaning relating to). The word "nomadic" describes a lifestyle that is related to wandering or moving from place to place.

Memory Tip

Imagine someone who is always 'wandering' ('nomas') and living a life 'related to' ('-ic') movement. This helps you remember that 'nomadic' refers to a lifestyle of constant movement.

Visually Confused Words
unnomadic
nomic
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