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
Jodie Cook, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
The Emirates has stepped up time and again for cricket events and matches, once being the home when Pakistan were nomads.
—Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
The film spans over a decade in the lives of the nomads and features an original soundtrack written and performed by the subjects.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 13 Jan. 2025
With a growing community of remote workers and co-working spaces, Vlorë located in the southwestern part of the country, offers nomads the ideal mix of work, relaxation and nomad-friendly visas.
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—Chloe Berger, Fortune Europe, 27 Nov. 2024
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Smart nomads cluster near their clients and teammates, for more crossover in their working day.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
The Emirates has stepped up time and again for cricket events and matches, once being the home when Pakistan were nomads.
—Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
The film spans over a decade in the lives of the nomads and features an original soundtrack written and performed by the subjects.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 13 Jan. 2025
With a growing community of remote workers and co-working spaces, Vlorë located in the southwestern part of the country, offers nomads the ideal mix of work, relaxation and nomad-friendly visas.
2.
—Chloe Berger, Fortune Europe, 27 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nomad
Adjective
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Oded took pride in his work helping the traditionally nomadic Bedouin people of the Negev Desert, his daughter told The Associated Press, describing a case that went to Israel’s High Court and resulted in the return of some of their land.—
ASSOCIATED PRESS,
TIME,
22 Feb. 2025
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Others helped governments protect against diseases like polio and measles in conflict zones and among nomadic groups.—
Apoorva Mandavilli,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The latest travel trend, known as check-in chicken, is just that, as ambitious travelers take a calculated gamble, delaying checking in for their flight until the last possible minute in an attempt to get the best possible seat without paying extra fees or having airline status.—
Aly Walansky,
Southern Living,
3 Mar. 2025
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The beverage has also made a strong presence at US airports, another setting where extra hydration would help stressed travelers.—
Andrew Watman,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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Poitier stars as Homer Smith, a drifter who turns up in a small Arizona town and helps a group of nuns construct a chapel for the local community.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
2 Mar. 2025
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He wasn’t seen as a drifter weirdo, but embraced as a friend and a brother.—
Stephen Rodrick,
Rolling Stone,
13 Feb. 2025
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“Nomad.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nomad. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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