noun
nomadic people; nomadic tribe
Refers to ethnic groups or tribes that move from place to place, typically herding livestock. Often used in historical or anthropological contexts.
モンゴルの遊牧民族は、季節ごとに移動しながら生活している。
The nomadic people of Mongolia live while moving with the seasons.
遊牧民族の文化は、定住農耕民族とは大きく異なる。
The culture of nomadic tribes differs greatly from that of settled agricultural peoples.
遊牧民 is a more common term for 'nomad' or 'nomadic people' as individuals or a group, while 遊牧民族 emphasizes the ethnic or tribal aspect.
Compound of 遊牧 (nomadic herding) + 民族 (ethnic group, people). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the term is a straightforward modern combination.