as in nomadic
traveling from place to place
nomad caravans of Bedouins
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as in gypsy
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 nomad
Katie Lockhart, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 2025
Wilfried Zaha, Charlotte FC Since leaving Crystal Palace after the 2022-23 season, Zaha has been something of a nomad.
—Jeff Rueter, The Athletic, 21 Feb. 2025
Wentz has been a nomad since then, spending the 2021 season in Indianapolis, the 2022 season in Washington and then signing midway through 2023 as a backup for the Los Angeles Rams.
—Josh Dubow, Orlando Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2025
Inspired by the plight of the serfs and his experience among Siberian nomads and the watchmakers of Jura, Switzerland, among other influences, Kropotkin became a luminary of anarchist communism.
—Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 4 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Chiang Mai is a major nomad hub, with oodles of dedicated co-living and co-working spaces.
—Katie Lockhart, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 2025
Wilfried Zaha, Charlotte FC Since leaving Crystal Palace after the 2022-23 season, Zaha has been something of a nomad.
—Jeff Rueter, The Athletic, 21 Feb. 2025
Wentz has been a nomad since then, spending the 2021 season in Indianapolis, the 2022 season in Washington and then signing midway through 2023 as a backup for the Los Angeles Rams.
—Josh Dubow, Orlando Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2025
Inspired by the plight of the serfs and his experience among Siberian nomads and the watchmakers of Jura, Switzerland, among other influences, Kropotkin became a luminary of anarchist communism.
—Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 4 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nomad
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Making The Best Choice For Your Needs Despite these limitations, the Portuguese Golden Visa may still be appropriate for some Americans, such as those seeking a long-term nomadic lifestyle throughout Europe, where the minimal physical presence requirement is advantageous.—
Alex Recouso,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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The two spent six weeks making a film documentary of Inuit people living a nomadic lifestyle.—
Kristi Miller,
Twin Cities,
5 Apr. 2025
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Waynesville Many travelers enjoy browsing shops on a sunny afternoon, and Waynesville's central area is the perfect place to cure the shopping bug.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
20 Apr. 2025
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The Settlement is home to little more than a few island-style rental properties, tiny stores for provisions, and local eateries, meaning most travelers will just be passing through.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Apr. 2025
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In the short story, a drifter impersonates a missing girl to rob the girl’s family — only to realize she’s made a terrible mistake.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
20 Mar. 2025
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Millie Bobby Brown will star as an orphaned teenager searching for her brother across a post-apocalyptic American West, joined by a loveable robot and a drifter (Chris Pratt).—
Clare Mulroy,
USA TODAY,
23 Feb. 2025
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“Nomad.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nomad. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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