Nomad
/ˈnoʊ.mæd/noun
A member of a community that moves from one place to another rather than settling permanently in one location.
Did you know?The term 'nomad' is derived from ancient words that evoke the idea of a wandering spirit, often associated with freedom and connection to nature.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*nem-
“to take, to distribute, or to assign.”
Latin
Latin
nōmadis
“one who wanders, a herdsman.”
Ancient Greek
Ancient Greek
νομᾰ́ς (nomás)
“pasture; grazing land.”
Old French
Old French
nomade
“a person who moves from place to place.”
Modern English
English
nomad
“a person who does not stay long in the same place.”
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