freelancer
Translation
freelancer, self-employed person
Examples
He works as a freelancer from home.
He works as a freelancer from home.
The company often hires freelancers for projects.
The company often hires freelancers for projects.
Grammar Patterns
a person who works freelance He works as a freelancer from home.
Similar Words
Synonyms: independent contractor, self-employed person
Etymology
From the verb 'freelance' + the agent suffix '-er', meaning 'a person who does'.
Memory Tips
A person (indicated by '-er') who works with a 'free lance' – that is, independently.