noun
freeter; part-time worker; person living off part-time jobs
Abbreviation of フリーアルバイター. Refers to a person, typically young, who supports themselves through part-time or temporary work rather than full-time permanent employment. Often carries a nuance of choosing flexibility over a traditional career path, but can also imply economic precarity.
See also: フリーアルバイター
He has been working as a freeter ever since graduating from university.
フリーターのままでは将来が不安だ。
I'm worried about the future if I stay a freeter.