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
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
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
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Freelance journalist Emily Bratt discovered the digital nomad truth the hard way.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
In June, Omio, a global travel booking website, released its list of the most accessible digital nomad countries in Europe.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2025
In an era where the traditional 9-to-5 is blurring into remote work, flex hours, and digital nomads, Carmella’s has positioned itself as the ultimate chameleon of the cafe world.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 4 July 2025
The geographic diversity of digital nomads supports this global perspective.
—Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 4 July 2025
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Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
In June, Omio, a global travel booking website, released its list of the most accessible digital nomad countries in Europe.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2025
In an era where the traditional 9-to-5 is blurring into remote work, flex hours, and digital nomads, Carmella’s has positioned itself as the ultimate chameleon of the cafe world.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 4 July 2025
The geographic diversity of digital nomads supports this global perspective.
—Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 4 July 2025
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“Digital nomad.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/digital%20nomad. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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