This is the 13935th most frequent German word.
freiberufliche
"Freiberufliche" means "freelance" or "self-employed (in a profession)."
Here 'freiberufliche' describes the occupation type of 'Autorin', indicating self-employment.
Ich arbeite als freiberufliche Autorin.
I work as a freelance author.
In this usage, 'freiberufliche' modifies 'Arbeit', referring to the work's nature.
Freiberufliche Arbeit ermöglicht mehr Flexibilität.
Freelance work allows for more flexibility.
Here 'freiberufliche' describes 'Tätigkeit', highlighting the preference for a freelance nature of work.