nomad

n. a member of a group of people who move from place to place to find grass for their animals.

n. a member of a community or people who move seasonally from one place to another, typically to find fresh pasture for livestock.

“The nomads moved their tents and sheep to the mountains for the summer.”

“Historically, these central Asian nomads relied on their deep knowledge of seasonal water sources to sustain their vast herds of horses.”

n. someone who travels a lot and does not have a permanent home.

n. an itinerant individual who lacks a fixed residence and moves frequently between locations.

“After quitting her job, she became a nomad, traveling across Europe with just a backpack.”

“The rise of remote work has created a new class of digital nomads who move between international hubs every few months.”

n. a professional sports player who changes teams very often.

n. a professional athlete who frequently transfers between different clubs or teams throughout their career.

“The striker was a bit of a nomad, playing for six different clubs in five years.”

“Despite being a talented midfielder, his reputation as a nomad made top-tier clubs hesitant to offer him a long-term contract.”

Informal

adj. describing a person or group that moves from place to place.

adj. relating to or characteristic of people who wander or move from place to place; synonymous with nomadic.

“They lived a nomad life, never staying in one city for more than a month.”

“The tribe maintained their nomad traditions despite the increasing pressure from the government to settle in permanent villages.”

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