The term nomad refers to a person or member of a group who moves from place to place instead of settling permanently in one location. Traditionally, nomads were tribes that traveled in search of food, water, grazing land for their animals, or other survival needs. They did not have a fixed home and often moved seasonally or cyclically. There are different types of nomads, such as hunter-gatherers who roam to hunt and gather food, pastoral nomads who raise livestock and move to find pasture, and peripatetic nomads who travel to sell goods or crafts. In modern times, the idea of a nomad has expanded to include individuals who choose to travel constantly for work, exploration, or leisure, often living minimally without permanent residence. The word comes from the classical Greek meaning "to roam," and it implies a lifestyle without fixed habitation.
