Meaning
A member of a society or class who herd animals from pasture to pasture with no fixed home.
Etymology
Origin: Latin
From Middle French nomade, from Latin Nomas (“wandering shepherd”), from Ancient Greek νομάς (nomás, “roaming, wandering, esp. to find pasture”), from Ancient Greek νομός (nomós, “pasture”). Compare Numidia.
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 6 recorded puzzles: