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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 notes

In plain EnglishSomeone who freelances — self-employed, working project to project.

Common pairings
hire a freelancer work as a freelancer

Word forms

freelancers plural

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Etymology

From freelance plus the agent suffix -er.

independent freelance free-lance free lance self-employed person

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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.

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