grey nomad
grey nomad · grey nomads
A retired person who travels independently and for an extended period within their own…A retired person who travels independently and for an extended period within their own country, particularly in a caravan or motor home.
Meaning
1 senses(Australia)A retired person who travels independently and for an extended period within their own country, particularly in a caravan or motor home.
Origin
Coined by documentary filmmakers Catherine Marciniak and Steve Westh for the documentary GCoined by documentary filmmakers Catherine Marciniak and Steve Westh for the documentary Grey Nomads screened on the Australian public broadcaster ABC on September 23rd 1997.
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