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
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
The lake provided ample access to water, as well as birds, mammals, and amphibians the nomads could eat.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 23 May 2024
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Noun
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
The lake provided ample access to water, as well as birds, mammals, and amphibians the nomads could eat.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 23 May 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nomad
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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
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What’s one mistake that travelers often make when visiting Champagne? Thinking that champagne is made mostly in Reims or Épernay.—
Jennifer Kester,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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For the fifth straight year, Orlando led the way for domestic travelers flying out of CLT.—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
19 Feb. 2025
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The season picks up as Reacher, now a drifter, becomes embroiled in a rescue mission of an undercover DEA informant while confronting his own haunted past, according to Prime Video.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA TODAY,
20 Feb. 2025
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Chris Pratt co-stars as Keats, a drifter who aids Michelle on her journey, with Ke Huy Quan, Stanley Tucci, and Giancarlo Esposito rounding out the cast.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
14 Jan. 2025
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“Nomad.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nomad. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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