nomadic

adjective

no·​mad·​ic nō-ˈma-dik 

1

: of, relating to, or characteristic of nomads

a nomadic tribe

nomadic herders

2

: roaming about from place to place aimlessly, frequently, or without a fixed pattern of movement

a nomadic hobo

Synonyms of nomadic

• nomad

Examples of nomadic in a Sentence

raised in a nomadic family, she attended half a dozen different high schools

Recent Examples on the Web

Construction began as early as the 7th century BC to protect against nomadic assailants, with the First Emperor Qin Shi Huang adding a major portion from 220 to 206 BC. —Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2026

Other properties have pivoted into the nomadic working market. —Melanie Swan, CNN Money, 1 June 2026

The nomadic series rotates to new private spaces each time and keeps its highly seasonal menus completely blind until guests sit down to eat. —Sam Flemming, AJC.com, 27 May 2026

The former allows for regular travel, while the larger width variant provides a roomier layout that would probably be a better choice unless a nomadic lifestyle is important to the owner. —Adam Williams may 17, New Atlas, 17 May 2026

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from Greek nomadikós "of a shepherd or herdsman, pastoral," from nomad-, nomás "wanderer, shepherd, nomad" + -ikos -ic entry 1

First Known Use

circa 1818, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for nomadic

• dyadic
• faradic
• monadic
• sporadic
• triadic
• haddock
• paddock