urban nomad

A small but diverse section of society that lives and works in an urban area, yet does not rent, own or otherwise reside permanently in any one location. "Nomad" suggests a chosen lifestyle, as opposed to "refugee", and it also suggests that nomads feel they have a home, as opposed to the "homeless".

Watch the urban nomads as they choose a place to set up camp for the night.

by emmafair August 12, 2007

urban nomad

A new generation of worker/travellers, they transplant themselves to new cities across the globe following the next big career opportunity.

She was born in London, but got a promotion and moved to Amsterdam and now New York. She's a bit of an urban nomad.

by miss_marni August 22, 2008

urban nomad

One who wanders the streets; a more dignified term for 'bum'.

All the urban nomads that are addicted to junk sleep under the bridges.

by TEO the Invisible Sandwich April 3, 2006

Urban Nomad

Citizen that has chosen to live a life of simplicity and itchiness. AKA cardboard engineer.

I just paid an urban nomad $5 to sing "that's life" and end it by vomiting on command.

by Peachpuff February 15, 2010

urban nomads

homeless people otherwise known as hobos.

Julia: RORI THE CITY IS BEEING TAKEN OVER BY URBAN NOMADS!
Rori: BUT IT'S MY MONEY AND I NEED IT NAOW

by happytimecheesecake August 3, 2011