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

Thailand is inviting remote workers and digital nomads to not only visit, but to stay a while with its new extended visa program. —Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 20 June 2024

Nearly 60 countries offer variations on the digital nomad scheme. —Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week Uk, theweek, 17 June 2024

Recently, remote worker visas have become more popular around the world, with countries like Japan, Italy, and Turkey launching digital nomad visas in 2024. —Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2024

Hoi An’s quaint historic charm will appeal to digital nomads wanting to start afresh in a unique corner of the world. —Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1993, in the meaning defined above