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

Juan Barbed, Rooral's founder, witnessed how digital nomads could help reinvigorate rural communities and traditions after working remotely in over 40 countries himself. — Liz Provencher, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026

Around the world, governments are redesigning immigration systems, introducing specialized visas, launching digital nomad programs and exploring new pathways to residency and citizenship. — Armand Arton, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Farr considers digital nomad groups important sources of social interaction for people like her who are typically solo. — Maria Leonard Olsen, Travel + Leisure, 9 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1993, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for digital nomad

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