freelancer
|free-lanc-er|
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🇺🇸
/ˈfriːˌlænsər/
🇬🇧
/ˈfriːˌlɑːnsə/
independent worker
Etymology
Etymology Information
'freelancer' originates from the term 'free lance,' which referred to a medieval mercenary who was free to offer his services to any lord or master.
Historical Evolution
'free lance' transformed into the modern English word 'freelancer' to describe someone who works independently.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a mercenary soldier,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'an independent worker.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who works independently, offering services to multiple clients without long-term commitments to any of them.
She works as a freelancer, writing articles for various magazines.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45