semisedentary


semi·sed·en·tary

adj \-ˈse-dən-ˌter-ē\

Definition of SEMISEDENTARY

: sedentary during part of the year and nomadic otherwise <semisedentary tribes>

First Known Use of SEMISEDENTARY

circa 1930

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