noun
freelancer
FREE-lahn-suh
Freelancer (noun) means a person who works independently for multiple clients rather than for a single employer. Example: “The magazine relies heavily on freelancers for its feature articles.”
noun
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A person who works independently for multiple clients rather than for a single employer.
"The magazine relies heavily on freelancers for its feature articles."
How to use freelancer
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone who freelances — self-employed, working project to project.
Common pairings
hire a freelancer
work as a freelancer
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Word forms
- Plural
- freelancers
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Etymology
From freelance plus the agent suffix -er.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for freelancer
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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.
