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self-employed

[self-em-ploid, self-] / ˈsɛlf ɛmˈplɔɪd, ˌsɛlf- /
ADJECTIVE
freelance
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"Living like this is agony," said Meyboll Font, a 51-year-old self-employed social media community manager.

From Barron's Jul. 6, 2026

It recommended abolishing a scheme that allows people to retire early at 63, and expanding compulsory pension contributions to include civil servants and self-employed workers.

From Barron's Jun. 23, 2026

Reform candidate Kenyon, a self-employed plumber who became a councillor in England's May local elections, had stood in the constituency in the 2024 general election, coming second to Labour.

From BBC Jun. 19, 2026

“I left it where it belonged, in the jury room,” said Puig, 54 years old, a self-employed restaurant consultant.

From The Wall Street Journal May 20, 2026

Scaramouche, a self-employed painter, was one of the best tennis players among people of colour in Johannesburg.

From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane




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