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nonnomadic

nonnomadic

6.7
Living in one place and not moving from it
  • adjective
  • /ˌnɒn.nəʊˈmæd.ɪk/
translation icon : no nómada
  • Many ancient civilizations were nonnomadic and built permanent settlements.

Examples

  • Unlike their ancestors, today's community members are largely nonnomadic and remain in one region.

  • The census distinguishes between nonnomadic residents and those with migratory lifestyles.

  • The nonnomadic lifestyle is preferred by many families.

  • Are you living a nonnomadic life now?

  • Many ancient civilizations were nonnomadic and built permanent settlements.

  • The census distinguishes between nonnomadic residents and those with migratory lifestyles.

  • Unlike their ancestors, today's community members are largely nonnomadic and remain in one region.

Synonyms

nonmigrating
vsnonnomadic
4.5

An animal or bird that stays in the same area all year

is used for people or groups who live settled lives rather than seasonal movement
nonmigratory
vsnonnomadic
7.0

Animals that stay in the same area all year

is used for people or lifestyles that are settled rather than animal movement

Antonyms

nomadic
22 4.9

People who move from place to place instead of living in one home

How Nomadic

nomadic
22 4.9
migratory
16 5.2
mobile
81 2.7
nonnomadic
6.7
sedentary
16 5.6
settled
2.7

Surface Forms

nonnomadic positive

Morphology

nonnomadic = nomadic (transparent) = non + nomadic

Meaning is the straightforward negation of the adjective 'nomadic' using the productive prefix 'non-'.

Etymology

The word nonnomadic is made from non- meaning 'not' and nomadic from nomad, which means 'a person who wanders from place to place'. So nonnomadic describes people or lifestyles that do not move around but stay settled in one place.