freelance
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3.8
- noun
- /ˈfriːlæns/
:
autónomo
- He has built a successful career as a freelance writer, contributing to multiple magazines.
- freelance writer
Examples
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She is A gifted freelance journalist.
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So I had been doing some editing work, some freelance in Los Angeles.
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Back then most shows had freelance slots.
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Back then, most shows had freelance slots.
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And my dad grew up here, met my mom here who was like a freelance reporter.
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Contact the paper nearest you about freelance opportunities.
Academic text (2008) -
I have people knocking down my door to do freelance work for them.
Blog text (3) -
You know, we're seeing this explosion of the freelance workforce.
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I've also been able to take on freelance projects to further my long-term goals.
Blog text (10) -
And yet you've got David Peisner, freelance journalist.
Synonyms
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3.9
A person who works for different clients and gets paid per job
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6.7
A small artist, group, or company not connected to big studios
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4.2
A writer or artist who works for different employers without a long contract
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3.6
A person who works for themselves and has no employer
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9.7
A person who has no regular job and works for themselves
A person who sells their work to different companies or people without a long contract
Antonyms
How Independent
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word freelance comes from free ('not tied') and lance ('spear'), which paints the picture of a knight who sold his services to whoever paid him. That's why a freelance today is a person who works independently for different clients instead of working for one company.