'location-free' originates from the combination of 'location,' meaning 'a particular place or position,' and 'free,' meaning 'not under the control or in the power of another.'

'Location' and 'free' have been used in English since the Middle Ages, but the compound 'location-free' emerged in the late 20th century with the rise of digital technology.

Initially, 'location-free' referred to the ability to move freely without being tied to a specific place, but it has evolved to describe digital and technological contexts where services or functions are accessible from any location.