nomad
UK: /ˈnəʊmæd/ | US: /ˈnoʊmæd/
n. a member of a community that moves from place to place, typically in search of pasture for livestock
n. a person who does not stay long in the same place; a wanderer
The word "nomad" traces back to Greek nomas (stem nomad-), meaning "roaming in search of pasture," from nomos ("pasture" or "habitat"). The suffix -ad denotes collective or habitual action. Originally describing pastoral tribes, the term evolved to metaphorically describe anyone with a wandering lifestyle. The logic reflects the link between land use (nomos) and mobility (nomas).
The Mongolian nomads migrate seasonally with their herds.
Digital nomads work remotely while traveling the world.
Ancient nomads left few permanent settlements.
She lived like a nomad, never staying in one city for long.
Nomadic cultures often rely on oral traditions to preserve history.