| a temporary or freelance worker who accepts a series of short-term assignments, thereby continuing on a long-term basis without the benefits of a permanent employee. |
per·ma·temp  (pûr'mə-těmp') n. A person who works on a long-term basis without being treated as a permanent employee, especially one who agrees to a series of temporary contracts lacking the benefits of permanent employees. [perma(nent) + temp.] |
məˌtɛmp