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nomadic

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no·mad·ic

[noh-mad-ik]
adjective
of, pertaining to, or characteristic of nomads.

Origin:
1810–20; < Greek nomadikós. See nomad, -ic

no·mad·i·cal·ly, adverb
non·no·mad·ic, adjective
non·no·mad·i·cal·ly, adverb
sem·i·no·mad·ic, adjective
sem·i·no·mad·i·cal·ly, adverb
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un·no·mad·ic, adjective
un·no·mad·i·cal·ly, adverb
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Nomadic is always a great word to know.
So is callithumpian. Does it mean:
a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.
a gadget; dingus; thingumbob.
Example Sentences
  • Until now he has wandered like other nomadic middle Americans across this nation, led from one place to another by his ambition.
  • With the help of his friends, Roseberry escapes and resumes his nomadic existence.
  • Not just an economic necessity to these peoples, the camel is also a symbol of a nomadic way of life.
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nomadic (nəʊˈmædɪk)
 
adj
relating to or characteristic of nomads or their way of life
 
nomadically
 
adv

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