Nomad

/ˈnoʊmæd/

Meaning & Definition

noun
A member of a people having no permanent abode, and who travel from place to place to find fresh pasture for their livestock.
The nomads moved with their herds across the vast steppes in search of water.
A person who wanders from place to place without a fixed home.
He lived as a nomad, traveling through different countries and experiencing various cultures.
A person who is constantly on the move, often working remotely and living in various locations.
As a digital nomad, she works online while exploring new cities every few months.

Etymology

From Latin 'nomas', from Greek 'nomadēs', related to 'nomos', meaning 'pasture'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Digital nomad
A person who works remotely using technology while traveling.
Modern nomad
Someone who chooses a nomadic lifestyle in contemporary society.
Nomadic lifestyle
A way of life characterized by constantly moving from one place to another.

Related Words

itinerant
Traveling from place to place, especially to perform work or a duty.
migrant
A person who moves from one place to another, especially to find work.
wanderer
A person who travels aimlessly; a vagabond.

Slang Meanings

Road warrior
As a road warrior, she spends more nights in hotels than at home.
Globetrotter
Every summer, the globetrotter visits a new country.