freelancer
USFREE-lan-sur/ˈfɹiˌlæn.səɹ/UKFREE-lahn-suh/ˈfɹiː.lɑːn.sə/
Pluralfreelancers
- 1A person who works for different companies on separate jobs instead of having one steady employer.
Like a handyman who fixes things for many neighbors instead of working for just one boss.
She works as a freelancer, so she picks her own projects.
Many freelancers set their own hours and work from home.
Similarcontractor, consultant
- 2A worker who acts on their own instead of following orders and set rules.
Like a player who ignores the coach's plan and does whatever he wants on the field.
The new firefighter acted like a freelancer and rushed in without waiting for orders.
Freelancers on the team put everyone at risk by ignoring the plan.
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Origin
From the word "freelance" plus "-er".