nomads

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈnoʊmædz/

Definition

Members of a community who move from place to place rather than settling permanently in one location.

Examples

• The Bedouin are traditional nomads who have traversed the Arabian Peninsula for centuries.

• Modern digital nomads work remotely while traveling the world, often staying in each city for only a few weeks.

• Archaeologists found evidence that the ancient nomads followed seasonal migration patterns of wild herds.

Synonyms of nomads

Words with a similar meaning to nomads:

• wanderers
• migrants
• travelers
• pastoralists

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