NYT Dictionary

NOMADIC

/noʊˈmæd.ɪk/
Adjectiveno-MAD-icno-mad-ic · 3 syllablesGrade 6

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2022, 2024, 2025

Meaning

Of or relating to nomads.

Etymology

Origin: Ancient Greek

From Ancient Greek νομαδικός (nomadikós), equivalent to nomad (“a member of a society or class of herdsmen”) + -ic (forming adjectives).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

pastoralnomadwanderingperipateticitinerantitinerateunsettledvagabondrovingdrifting

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles, including a pangram:

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