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

In addition to a digital nomad visa, Portugal offers a D7 visa — which allows Americans who have a steady stream of passive income to live in the country. —Cepee Tabibian, CNBC, 18 May 2025

And thanks to a forthcoming digital nomad visa, long-term stays will soon be possible for remote workers seeking a slice of tropical life without the usual red tape. —Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 16 May 2025

Comments The Philippines announced plans to launch a new digital nomad visa. —Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2025

Judging criteria includes safety, digital nomad community, immigration policy, tax policy and investment opportunity. —Caroline Ceniza-Levine, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1993, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for digital nomad

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