ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Self-employment

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Self-employment is a noun meaning The act or practice of working for oneself, such as being an independent contractor.

Meaning

The act or practice of working for oneself, such as being an independent contractor.

Example Sentences

Self-employment lacks the security of working for a big company, but at least the only idiot boss you will meet is yourself.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include freelance, self-employed, employment, entrepreneurship, self-government, autonomy.

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