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
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Examples of nomadic in a Sentence
raised in a nomadic family, she attended half a dozen different high schools
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Deer hunters know that keeping tabs on whitetails can be maddening when the acorns are falling during a good mast year, but nomadic flocks of turkeys can be even more hit and miss in the Eastern hardwoods based on the food preferences.
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Will Brantley, Field & Stream, 17 Apr. 2024
As more professionals choose to embark on this nomadic journey, 12Go stands ready to navigate them through the rich landscapes and cultures of Asia, making the dream of a work-life-travel balance a tangible reality for many.
—William Mullane, Journal Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2024
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Will Brantley, Field & Stream, 17 Apr. 2024
As more professionals choose to embark on this nomadic journey, 12Go stands ready to navigate them through the rich landscapes and cultures of Asia, making the dream of a work-life-travel balance a tangible reality for many.
—William Mullane, Journal Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2024
See all Example Sentences for nomadic
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“Nomadic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nomadic. Accessed 4 May. 2024.
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