as in gypsies
a person who roams about without a fixed route or destination
after college she became quite the nomad, backpacking through Europe with no particular destination
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Recent Examples of nomads
These friends, all Amazigh (Berber) nomads, have embarked on a musical voyage to celebrate their roots and share the richness of their heritage with the world.
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Jake Richardson, Mercury News, 22 Sep. 2025
For aspiring nomads, understand that flexibility must be earned through trust, consistency and clear communication.
—Rodolfo Delgado, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Jake Richardson, Mercury News, 22 Sep. 2025
For aspiring nomads, understand that flexibility must be earned through trust, consistency and clear communication.
—Rodolfo Delgado, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nomads
Noun
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The Transporter Westfalia Camper versions are especially popular, outfitted with any number of clever amenities for weekend wanderers.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
19 Sep. 2025
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No, not little green men, but rather deep-space wanderers like the peculiar comet 3I/ATLAS discovered this summer.—
Stefanie Waldek,
Space.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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New details are still to come on the Interior Department’s website, but contingency plans published last year shed light on what travelers can expect.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
28 Sep. 2025
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Right now, travelers can unlock up to $1,100 in booking credit (up to $650 in instant credit, a $100 web booking bonus, and a $350 air credit on stays of seven nights or more).—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
27 Sep. 2025
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“Nomads.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nomads. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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