digital nomad

noun

plural digital nomads

: someone who performs their occupation entirely over the Internet while traveling

Let's say you're thinking about becoming a digital nomad this summer, making the most of your company's work-from-home policy as borders reopen before the bosses require you back in the office.

—Jenny Gross

especially : such a person who has no permanent fixed home address

Most people have to pay to commute to and from work every day, which also leads to wear and tear on vehicles and the potential for costly repairs. As a digital nomad, Vonwiegen doesn't have to worry about these expenses. That means more money in his pocket—or retirement account.

—Kathryn Mancewicz

Another trend is to eschew both the office and the home and to work more or less permanently on the road. The result is the phenomenon of the digital nomad, a person who uses technology, particularly wireless networking, to work without requiring a fixed address.

—Paul McFedries

compare road warrior

Examples of digital nomad in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Businesses that provide tools, services, and infrastructure to support remote work and digital nomad lifestyles will see significant growth in the next decade. —Melissa Houston, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024

That means digital nomads just looking to score free travel are unlikely to be awarded the grant. —David Nikel, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024

The cities would beckon all the coders, startup founders, and digital nomads already on a waiting list for one such destination being built outside Lagos, Nigeria. —Alexis Okeowo, The New Yorker, 30 Oct. 2024

Italy’s digital nomad visa scheme was first announced in 2022 and launched in April 2024. —Cnn.com, The Mercury News, 18 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1993, in the meaning defined above