self-employed

adjective

Pronunciation: ˌsɛlf.ɪmˈplɔɪd

Definition

Working for oneself as a freelancer or the owner of a business rather than for an employer.

Examples

• Many self-employed professionals enjoy the flexibility of setting their own daily schedules.

• The government offers specific tax deductions for individuals who are self-employed.

• After years of corporate life, he decided to become self-employed and start a consultancy firm.

Synonyms of self-employed

Words with a similar meaning to self-employed:

• freelance
• independent
• entrepreneurial
• solopreneur

Antonyms of self-employed

Words with the opposite meaning to self-employed:

• employed
• salaried

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