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permalancer

Syllabification: (per·ma·lanc·er)
Pronunciation: /ˈpərməˌlansər/
Definition of permalancer

noun

  • a long-term freelance, part-time, or temporary worker who does not have employee benefits:the permalancers always have to park in the temporary spacesAlso called permatemp.

Origin:

blend of permanent and freelancer

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