digital nomadism
/ˈdɪdʒɪtəl ˈnɒmədɪzəm/ · dig·i·tal no·ma·di·sm
noun
- A lifestyle in which individuals work remotely using digital technologies while moving from place to place, often without a fixed residence. She embraced digital nomadism, spending months in Bali before relocating to Lisbon, all while managing her freelance design projects online.
- The broader social and economic phenomenon of location‑independent work made possible by advances in communication technology. The rise of digital nomadism has prompted many cities to create visa programs aimed at attracting remote workers.
Synonyms
location‑independent workremote work lifestylemobile workgeo‑independent livingvirtual nomadismtech‑enabled wanderinglocation‑free employmentnomadic freelancing
Antonyms
Did you know? The phrase “digital nomadism” entered mainstream media after a 2012 Forbes article, and by 2023 it was listed in the Oxford English Dictionary as a notable 21st‑century lexical innovation.