C1 noun 中性

seminomant

/ˌsɛmiˈnoʊmænt/

A person who lives a partially nomadic life, typically following a seasonal pattern of movement between different regions while maintaining a permanent base or home for part of the year. This lifestyle is often associated with traditional livestock herding or specific seasonal labor cycles.

例句

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1

The seminomant returned to his village after the summer grazing season ended in the high mountains.

The seminomant returned to his village after the summer grazing season ended in the high mountains.

2

State policies must address the unique educational needs of children within seminomant communities to ensure consistent schooling.

State policies must address the unique educational needs of children within seminomant communities to ensure consistent schooling.

3

He's something of a modern seminomant, splitting his time between a city apartment and a remote cabin.

He's something of a modern seminomant, splitting his time between a city apartment and a remote cabin.

词族

名词
seminomant
副词
seminomadically
形容词
seminomadic
相关
seminomadism
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记忆技巧

Break it down: 'Semi' means half, and 'nomant' sounds like 'tenant'. They are 'half-tenants' because they live in their fixed home only half the time.

快速测验

Unlike a full nomad, the _______ spends the harsh winter months in a permanent stone house in the valley.

正确!

正确答案是: seminomant

例句

1

The seminomant returned to his village after the summer grazing season ended in the high mountains.

everyday

The seminomant returned to his village after the summer grazing season ended in the high mountains.

2

State policies must address the unique educational needs of children within seminomant communities to ensure consistent schooling.

formal

State policies must address the unique educational needs of children within seminomant communities to ensure consistent schooling.

3

He's something of a modern seminomant, splitting his time between a city apartment and a remote cabin.

informal

He's something of a modern seminomant, splitting his time between a city apartment and a remote cabin.

4

The archaeological evidence suggests the site was used by a seminomant group that practiced small-scale agriculture during the winter months.

academic

The archaeological evidence suggests the site was used by a seminomant group that practiced small-scale agriculture during the winter months.

5

Market researchers identified the seminomant population as a key demographic for durable, portable solar equipment.

business

Market researchers identified the seminomant population as a key demographic for durable, portable solar equipment.

词族

名词
seminomant
副词
seminomadically
形容词
seminomadic
相关
seminomadism

常见搭配

seminomant lifestyle seminomant lifestyle
seminomant tribes seminomant tribes
traditional seminomant traditional seminomant
seminomant herders seminomant herders
seminomant culture seminomant culture

常用短语

leading a seminomant life

leading a seminomant life

seasonal seminomant cycles

seasonal seminomant cycles

transition from seminomant to settled

transition from seminomant to settled

容易混淆的词

seminomant vs nomad

A nomad has no fixed habitation, whereas a seminomant typically has a permanent home base for part of the year.

seminomant vs migrant

A migrant often moves for employment or safety, while a seminomant's movement is usually a cyclical, traditional way of life.

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使用说明

The term is primarily used in anthropological, historical, or geographical contexts. While 'semi-nomad' is more common in general English, 'seminomant' appears in more specialized literature to denote the individual practitioner of this lifestyle.

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常见错误

Learners often use this word to describe any traveler; however, it strictly refers to those who move based on seasonal resource availability (like grass for cattle) and have a fixed base.

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记忆技巧

Break it down: 'Semi' means half, and 'nomant' sounds like 'tenant'. They are 'half-tenants' because they live in their fixed home only half the time.

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词源

Derived from the Latin prefix 'semi-' (half) and the Greek 'nomas' (wandering in search of pasture).

语法模式

Countable noun Plural form: seminomants Can be used attributively (e.g., 'seminomant populations')
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文化背景

The seminomant lifestyle is historically significant in Central Asian, Middle Eastern, and North African cultures, often revolving around the health and movement of livestock.

快速测验

Unlike a full nomad, the _______ spends the harsh winter months in a permanent stone house in the valley.

正确!

正确答案是: seminomant

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