seminomad

/sɛmɪnɒmæd/

Definitions

1. noun

A people who are partially nomadic, especially one who is semi-sedentary but may move seasonally.

“The seminomadic tribe had to balance their nomadic lifestyle with the need to settle in order to farm their land.”

2. adjective

Describing a people or animal that is partially nomadic, especially one that is semi-sedentary but may move seasonally.

“The seminomadic lifestyle of the herd allowed them to adapt to changing environmental conditions.”

Synonyms

  • partially nomadic
  • semi-sedentary nomad

Antonyms

  • sedentary
  • settled