Semi-nomadic hunter-gatherers

Definition

Semi-nomadic hunter-gatherers refer to groups of people who relied on hunting, fishing, and gathering wild plants for their subsistence. They did not permanently settle in one location but moved around seasonally to follow the availability of resources.

Related terms

Sedentary agriculture: The practice of settling in one place and cultivating crops for sustenance rather than relying on hunting, fishing, or gathering.

Nomads: People who constantly move from one place to another without having a permanent settlement.

Hunting and gathering: The process of obtaining food by hunting animals and collecting edible plants found in the surrounding environment.