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

• 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

Start by incorporating one nomadic principle this quarter—implementing asynchronous workflows, hiring globally, or rethinking team work-life integration. —Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 4 July 2025

This nomadic existence finally frays not just their hosts’ patience but also the central friendship. —Dennis Harvey, Variety, 27 June 2025

Sonny’s solitary, nomadic life gets a jolt from old pal Ruben (Javier Bardem, also very good at the getting-out-of-car-while-middle-distance-staring). —Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune, 25 June 2025

That sent Pickard on a nomadic trek across the minor leagues with cups of coffee in the NHL for the next six-plus seasons. —Daniel Nugent-Bowman, New York Times, 1 May 2025

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