freerider

[US]/ˌfriːˈraɪdə(r)/
[UK]/ˌfriːˈraɪdər/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.One who benefits from a public good without contributing to the cost.; A country that enjoys most-favoured-nation treatment without making corresponding concessions.; A non-union worker who benefits from union activities.; One who obtains a benefit without paying for it or taking the associated risk.

Phrases & Collocations

freerider problem

the freerider

freeriders

freerider effect

stop freerider

freerider mentality

no freeriders

against freeriders

freerider behavior

Example Sentences

the freerider problem affects many public goods.

some countries act as freeriders in international climate agreements.

we need to prevent freeriders from exploiting the system.

he's been a freerider on his friends' generosity for years.

the tax freerider avoids paying his fair share.

without proper enforcement, you'll always have freeriders.

the freerider effect can undermine collective efforts.

don't be a freerider; contribute your part.

companies sometimes become freeriders in research and development.

the government is trying to crack down on welfare freeriders.

in group projects, there's always someone who becomes a freerider.

the university has a policy against freeriders in group work.

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