freelance
|free/lance|
🇺🇸
/ˈfriˌlæns/
🇬🇧
/ˈfriː.lɑːns/
independent work
Etymology
'freelance' originates from the term 'free lance,' which referred to a medieval mercenary who was free to work for any state or person who paid them.
'free lance' transformed into the modern English word 'freelance' to describe independent workers.
Initially, it meant 'a mercenary soldier,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'independent worker.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who works independently, selling work or services by the hour, day, job, etc., rather than working on a regular salary basis for one employer.
She works as a freelance writer.
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Verb 1
to work as a freelancer.
He freelances for several companies.
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Adjective 1
working for different companies at different times rather than being permanently employed by one company.
She is a freelance journalist.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40