digital nomad

American  

[dij-i-tl noh-mad] / ˈdɪdʒ ɪ tl ˈnoʊ mæd /

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.

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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.

Etymology

Origin of digital nomad

First recorded in 1995–2000

Example Sentences

The idea of being a digital nomad with no oversight is romantic, but when your income is project-based or hourly billed, you start feeling like every waking moment you aren’t working is costing you money.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 16, 2026

A portion of those clients are distant descendants seeking a second citizenship, while another crop of those clients are seeking passive income visas for retirees and digital nomad visas for remote workers, Pinto said.

From Salon • May 18, 2025

Now he’s pursuing a specialized Spanish visa offered to remote workers, also known as a digital nomad visa, with a goal of moving within three years.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 5, 2024

Amelie Satzger, a 29-year-old photographer from Germany, has had two stints as a digital nomad in Cape Town over the past two years and welcomes the idea of a special visa.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2024

Jack Epner, a marketing consultant and digital nomad, has lived out of Airbnbs for more than four years.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 14, 2023