digital nomad

[ dij-i-tl noh-mad ]

noun

1. a person who works remotely while traveling for leisure, especially when having no fixed, permanent address:

   The business catered to Americans who live abroad, particularly digital nomads.

adjective

1. of or relating to the community of people who work remotely while traveling for leisure, especially when having no fixed, permanent address:

   The digital nomad lifestyle allows me to build my skills while I fulfill my dream of seeing the world.

Word History and Origins

Origin of digital nomad¹

First recorded in 1995–2000

Example Sentences

He ended the trip with 5,000 Twitter followers and a new title: digital nomad.

From The Daily Beast