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permatemp
[ pur-muh-temp ]
noun
- 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.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of permatemp1
First recorded in 1990–95; perma(nent) ( def ) + temp ( def )
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