freelancer
5 synonyms and 0 antonyms for freelancer, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A person who works independently for multiple clients rather than for a single employer.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use freelancer
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From freelance plus the agent suffix -er.
Full origin of freelancer →Frequently asked questions
What does “freelancer” mean?
The word “freelancer” means a person who works independently for multiple clients rather than for a single employer. In plain terms, someone who freelances — self-employed, working project to project.
How do you pronounce “freelancer”?
“Freelancer” is pronounced FREE-lahn-suh (/ˈfɹiˌlæn.səɹ/ in IPA).
How do you use “freelancer” in a sentence?
Here is “freelancer” used in a sentence: “The magazine relies heavily on freelancers for its feature articles.”
What part of speech is “freelancer”?
“Freelancer” is a noun.