If you could provide more context or information about where you encountered this term, I might be able to help you understand what it might refer to.
For example, did you see it in a book, article, or online discussion?
It's also possible that you might be thinking of a similar term like:
* Sedentism: This refers to a lifestyle where people live in one place for extended periods, often associated with agriculture and the development of permanent settlements.
Let me know if you have any further details, and I'll do my best to assist you!