noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   An employee who was originally hired on a freelance basis (on a fixed-term contract) but has become permanent (but not necessarily with the same benefits as a full-time employee)

Etymology

Blend of permanent + freelancer.

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