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10 Language-to-English DictionariesFreelancer
/ˈfriːˌlæn.sər/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A person who works independently, typically in a creative or professional capacity, rather than being employed by a company.
"As a freelancer, she enjoys the flexibility to choose her projects." - 2
An individual who sells their services to multiple clients without long-term commitments.
"Many freelancers find it challenging to manage their time effectively."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from 'free lance', originally referring to a medieval mercenary soldier who offered his services ('lance') to whichever lord paid the highest price. By the 19th century, the term shifted metaphorically to describe independent writers, artists, and professionals who work for various employers without a long-term commitment.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Freelancer" is said worldwide
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travailleur indépendant
Transliteration: travailleur indépendant
"Elle est travailleur indépendant et choisit ses projets."
Freiberufler
Transliteration: Freiberufler
"Er arbeitet als Freiberufler in der Grafikdesign-Branche."
libero professionista
Transliteration: libero professionista
"Lavora come libero professionista nel settore della scrittura."
trabajador autónomo
Transliteration: trabajador autónomo
"Es un trabajador autónomo que ofrece servicios de diseño."
freelancer
Transliteration: freelancer
"Ele é um freelancer que trabalha com marketing digital."
स्वतंत्र पेशेवर
Transliteration: svatantra peshevar
"वह एक स्वतंत्र पेशेवर के रूप में काम करता है।"
自由职业者
Transliteration: zìyóu zhíyè zhě
"作为自由职业者，他可以选择自己的项目。"
프리랜서
Transliteration: peuriraenseo
"그는 프리랜서로 일하고 있습니다."
フリーランス
Transliteration: furīransu
"彼はフリーランスのデザイナーです。"
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