freelance

Meanings

• noun

  A person who offers their services or skills on a project basis rather than being employed by a single employer.

  - "John is a freelance web designer."
  - "Many freelancers work from home."
  - "The freelance market for software developers is growing."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with freelance
celance , recluse , advance , dance

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Variants

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freelance , freelanced , freelances , freelancing , free lance , free lances

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From the 15th century, 'freelance' originally referred to a knight who was not in the service of a liege lord, but rather sold his military skills to the highest bidder. By the 19th century, it came to mean a self-employed or independent professional.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'freelance' is derived from the Middle English word 'freelanc', meaning 'free in land and in labor'.

2. Freelancers often have to manage their own taxes, health insurance, and other business-related expenses.

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Related Concepts

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1. gig economy: An economic environment characterized by the prevalence of short-term contracts or freelance work as opposed to permanent jobs.

2. self-employment: A business or professional activity carried on alone and independently, without the direction and control of an employer.

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Culture

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The term 'freelance' has gained significant cultural significance in the modern economy, particularly in the context of the gig economy and the rise of remote work. Freelancers have been portrayed in various forms of media, from movies like 'Julie & Julia' and 'The Intern' to books like 'Freelance: The Art of Making a Living on Your Own Terms'.

How to Memorize "freelance"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person working independently, possibly at a desk or in a home office, and selling their services to multiple clients.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'freelance' with words like 'independent', 'self-employed', and 'contractor'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each word in 'F-R-E-E-L-A-N-C-E': 'Free to Live and Act as I Need'.

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