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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The digital nomad visa has opened doors for remote workers, and Japan is more accessible than ever for those seeking a balance of affordability and luxury.
—Alex Ledsom, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Her expertise is on all things related to road trips, solo travel, and being a digital nomad.
—Chloe Arrojado, AFAR Media, 23 Apr. 2025
Over the past two-decades it’s been transformed—by resort development, Western second home buyers and more recently digital nomads—into an increasingly upscale playground.
—Michelle Tchea, Robb Report, 10 Apr. 2025
However, the lifestyle is also part of a growing issue in popular digital nomad destinations, like Lisbon, Portugal, where their presence is driving up rent prices, as landlords find the short-term rental game provides much larger profits than renting long-term.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 8 Apr. 2025
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Alex Ledsom, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Her expertise is on all things related to road trips, solo travel, and being a digital nomad.
—Chloe Arrojado, AFAR Media, 23 Apr. 2025
Over the past two-decades it’s been transformed—by resort development, Western second home buyers and more recently digital nomads—into an increasingly upscale playground.
—Michelle Tchea, Robb Report, 10 Apr. 2025
However, the lifestyle is also part of a growing issue in popular digital nomad destinations, like Lisbon, Portugal, where their presence is driving up rent prices, as landlords find the short-term rental game provides much larger profits than renting long-term.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 8 Apr. 2025
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“Digital nomad.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/digital%20nomad. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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