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

The new digital nomad visas are valid for one year, and can be renewed. —Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 18 Apr. 2024

Of course, the digital nomad program isn’t all sangria and sunshine. —Chloe Berger, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2024

There are, however, companies entirely dedicated to digital nomad health insurance. —Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2024

The country was ranked as the favorite location for digital nomads in 2023, according to a survey by renting marketplace Flatio. —Byryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 25 Mar. 2024

Italy joins over 50 countries that offer digital nomad visas or similar alternatives, including newcomers Japan and South Korea. —Hannah Towey, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Apr. 2024

International students, digital nomads and foreign investors have rushed in. —Isabella Kwai, New York Times, 31 Mar. 2024

The destination gets top marks from workers, with around 16,000 digital nomads reporting to be living in the Portuguese capital of Lisbon last year, according to Nomad List and reported by Politico. —Byryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 25 Mar. 2024

For all this and more, the sprawling Florida city, located on the northern tip of the Sunshine State, appeals to everyone, from retirees to digital nomads. —Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 20 Mar. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1993, in the meaning defined above