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nomadic
UK /nəʊˈmæd.ɪk/ US /noʊˈmæd.ɪk/
adj 2
Collocations
5ADJ.
central, known, live, most, skilled, tribal
VERB + NOMADIC
comes, led, read, subsists
NOMADIC + NOUN
breeders, cattle, exoplanets, family, life, lifestyle, numidia, people
PREP.
from, on, with
ADV.
mostly, primarily
Definitions
adj
1
Of or relating to nomads.
For centuries, the nomadic tribes of Central Asia used colorful textiles called suzanis as seating, prayer mats, bedding and dividers in their yurts – the traditional tents that were their homes.
2
Of or relating to nomads.
Many of these classic methods are still used, with some modern improvements. For example, with the aid of special microphones and automated sound detection software, ornithologists recently reported […] that pine siskins (Spinus pinus) undergo an irregular, nomadic type of nocturnal migration.
Neither vehicle has a set home base. Young explains: "They are 'nomadic' nationally employed assets that, rather than having a regular home depot, are generally deployed and maintained following a programme of works across the full network.
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Idioms & Phrases
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For centuries, the nomadic tribes of Central Asia used colorful textiles called suzanis as seating, prayer mats, bedding and dividers in their yurts – the traditional tents that were their homes.
Wiktionary02
Many of these classic methods are still used, with some modern improvements. For example, with the aid of special microphones and automated sound detection software, ornithologists recently reported [
Wiktionary03
Neither vehicle has a set home base. Young explains: "They are 'nomadic' nationally employed assets that, rather than having a regular home depot, are generally deployed and maintained following a pro
Wiktionary04
The members of these nomadic tribes were skilled archers and riders; they were able to attack and run away as fast as the wind.
Tatoeba · #338721405
Nomadic peoples follow the water and grazing land.
Tatoeba · #701146906
Algeria has nomadic tribes.
Tatoeba · #7861336Usage Notes
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