PERAMBULATORY Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

perambulatory

adjective

Definition of perambulatory

as in nomadic

traveling from place to place perambulatory groups of protesters were all over the city during the political convention

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This off-grid model has been created with mobility in mind and would be a good fit for those wanting a nomadic lifestyle.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 14 Aug. 2026
Their pastoral nomadic traditions, however, also shaped the organization and priorities of imperial government.

— Ethan Teekah, Encyclopedia Britannica, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of nomadic

Adjective

Dinners take place in traditional nomad tents around the communal fire pit, and range from steaming hot pots with yak meat, mushrooms and tofu to haute-Tibetan tasting menus with wild vegetables in corn foam, tsampa grissini, and lamb shoulder with yak yogurt glaze and salsa verde.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2026
New this season are nomad-style cooking workshops, starlit movies for younger campers, and sunrise hawk walks.

— Katharina Kotrba, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025

Definition of nomad

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Violet Hall Women’s 100/200/400m ambulatory, Bloomington, Indiana Want more stories like this one?

— Jeremy Rellosa, Curbed, 13 Aug. 2026
Creators document life as ambulatory wheelchair users, paint their forearm crutches, style canes as accessories and explain pacing to audiences in the millions.

— Keely Cat-Wells, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

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