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
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: 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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For anyone clinging to the digital nomad lifestyle (or stretching their OOO time to the fullest), an extended stay in one of Airbnb’s long-term rentals is the simplest way to do it without turning to your IG following for a housing swap.
—Shannon Sharpe, Architectural Digest, 28 May 2025
Her expertise is on all things related to road trips, solo travel, and being a digital nomad.
—Chloe Arrojado, AFAR Media, 21 May 2025
Analyzing factors such as internet speeds, cost-of-living, visa policies and weather conditions in different cities, the study by Away Holidays identified the top 20 cities best suited for digital nomads.
—John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Apr. 2025
In addition to a digital nomad visa, Portugal offers a D7 visa — which allows Americans who have a steady stream of passive income to live in the country.
—Cepee Tabibian, CNBC, 18 May 2025
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Shannon Sharpe, Architectural Digest, 28 May 2025
Her expertise is on all things related to road trips, solo travel, and being a digital nomad.
—Chloe Arrojado, AFAR Media, 21 May 2025
Analyzing factors such as internet speeds, cost-of-living, visa policies and weather conditions in different cities, the study by Away Holidays identified the top 20 cities best suited for digital nomads.
—John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Apr. 2025
In addition to a digital nomad visa, Portugal offers a D7 visa — which allows Americans who have a steady stream of passive income to live in the country.
—Cepee Tabibian, CNBC, 18 May 2025
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“Digital nomad.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/digital%20nomad. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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