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nomads

/ˈnoʊmædz/ /noʊˈmædz/

Meanings
noun
A member of a society or class who herd animals from pasture to pasture with no fixed home.

Examples :

"Example Sentence: > For centuries, the nomads of Mongolia have followed their herds of sheep across the vast grasslands. "
culture society human person group history geography environment animal

Related Words

Illustration connection

connection noun

/kəˈnɛkʃən/

The act of connecting.

"The connection between the two classrooms was established by installing a new phone line. "

Illustration aimlessly

aimlessly adverb

/ˈeɪmləsli/

Without an aim, purpose or direction; in an aimless manner.

"He wandered aimlessly through the crowd."

Illustration frequently

frequently adverb

/ˈfɹiː.kwənt.li/

At frequent intervals.

"This question arises frequently."

Illustration opportunity

opportunity noun

/ˌɒp.əˈtjuː.nɪ.tɪ/ /ˌɑpɚˈtunəti/

A chance for advancement, progress or profit.

"The scholarship offered a valuable opportunity for students to pursue higher education. "

Illustration different

different noun

/ˈdɪf.(ə)ɹ.ənt/

The different ideal.

"My family has a different ideal for my future than I do. "

Illustration grasslands

grasslands noun

/ˈɡræsˌlændz/ /ˈɡrɑːsˌlændz/

An area dominated by grass or grasslike vegetation.

"Example Sentence: "The cattle grazed peacefully in the vast grasslands." "

Illustration basketball

basketball noun

/ˈbɑːs.kɪt.bɔːl/ /ˈbæs.kɪt.bɔːl/

A sport in which two opposing teams of five players strive to put a ball through a hoop.

"My younger brother loves playing basketball after school. "

Illustration unreliable

unreliable adjective

/ˌʌnrɪˈlaɪəbl/ /ˌʌnlɪˈlaɪəbl/

Not reliable.

"My old car is unreliable; it often breaks down on the way to work. "

Illustration butterflies

butterflies noun

/ˈbʌtərˌflaɪz/ /ˈbʌtərflaɪz/

(by ellipsis) butterflies in one's stomach

"Before her presentation, she had butterflies, hoping she wouldn't forget anything. "

Illustration centuries

centuries noun

/ˈsɛn.tʃə.ɹiz/

A period of 100 consecutive years; often specifically a numbered period with conventional start and end dates, e.g., the twentieth century, which stretches from (strictly) 1901 through 2000, or (informally) 1900 through 1999. The first century AD was from 1 to 100.

"The ancient pyramids have stood for centuries, witnessing the rise and fall of civilizations. "

Illustration residence

residence noun

/ˈɹɛz.ɪ.dəns/

The place where one lives; one's home.

"My residence is a small apartment near the school. "

Illustration fluttering

fluttering verb

/ˈflʌtərɪŋ/ /ˈflʌɾərɪŋ/

To flap or wave quickly but irregularly.

"flags fluttering in the wind"