Definition of nomadic

nomadicadjective

du mục

/nəʊˈmædɪk//nəʊˈmædɪk/

The word "nomadic" originated from the Greek word "nomas," meaning "pasture" or "herd." This term was later adapted into Latin as "nomadis," and eventually into Middle English as "nomade" or "nomad." The term referred to people who wandered from place to place, often in search of food and resources for their livestock. Middle English writers used the term to describe groups of people, such as Bedouin tribesmen or Gypsy communities, who lived a mobile lifestyle. The word gained prominence in the 16th century, as Europeans began to explore and colonize other parts of the world, encountering various nomadic cultures along the way. Today, the word "nomadic" refers to anyone who moves from place to place, whether it's due to environmental, economic, or cultural circumstances.

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belonging to a community that moves with its animals from place to place

thuộc về một cộng đồng di chuyển cùng với các loài động vật từ nơi này đến nơi khác

Example:
  • nomadic tribes

    các bộ lạc du mục

moving often from place to place

thường xuyên di chuyển từ nơi này đến nơi khác

Example:
  • the nomadic life of a foreign correspondent

    cuộc sống du mục của một phóng viên nước ngoài

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