A member of a people that has no permanent place of residence and typically moves from place to place with its herds of animals.
example
Die Tuareg sind ein bekanntes Volk von Nomaden in der Sahara.
The Tuareg are a well-known people of nomads in the Sahara.
Usage tips
Special declension
'Nomade' (nomad) is a weak masculine noun (N-declension). This means it takes the ending '-n' in all cases except the nominative singular.
EXAMPLE
Der Nomade zog mit seiner Herde weiter.
The nomad moved on with his herd.
Word family
The adjective 'nomadisch' (nomadic) is derived from 'Nomade' (nomad). It describes a way of life characterized by constant movement from place to place.
EXAMPLE
Viele Völker führten früher ein nomadisches Leben.
Many peoples used to lead a nomadic life.
Typical collocations
In its original sense, 'Nomade' (nomad) is often used in fixed combinations such as 'ein Volk von Nomaden' (a people of nomads) or in the expression 'als Nomaden leben' (to live as nomads).
EXAMPLE
Früher lebten die Menschen in dieser Region als Nomaden.
In the past, people in this region lived as nomads.
Modern usage
In the figurative sense, the term 'digitaler Nomade' (digital nomad) is very common today. It describes a person who works online while constantly changing where they are staying.
EXAMPLE
Als digitaler Nomade braucht sie nur ihren Laptop zum Arbeiten.
As a digital nomad, she only needs her laptop to work.