nomadic
Adjective
Medium difficulty
What does “nomadic” mean?
adjective.living a wandering lifestyle; moving from place to place.
SAT Usage
this term often appears in passages discussing cultures, lifestyles, or historical contexts related to migration and adaptation. It emphasizes a transient way of life that values flexibility and resourcefulness, contrasting with settled or urban lifestyles, and may highlight themes of survival or environmental interaction.
Common Confusions
Nomadic implies a lifestyle characterized by constant movement and wandering, while sedentary usually suggests a stable, stationary existence focused on remaining in one place.
Do not choose nomadic if the context emphasizes stability or permanence rather than living the life of a nomad; wandering.
Example Sentences
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The tribe lived a nomadic life, following seasonal herds.