FREEDOM | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

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Word: Freedom

Speech Type: Noun

Etymology:

Old English frēodōm(see free, -dom)

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈfriːdəm
Dialects: British English
Definition:

the power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants

Short Definition:

power to act or speak freely

Examples:
  • we do have some freedom of choice
  • he talked of revoking some of the freedoms
Definition:

the state of not being imprisoned or enslaved

Short Definition:

state of not being imprisoned

Examples:
  • the shark thrashed its way to freedom
Definition:

the state of not being subject to or affected by (something undesirable)

Short Definition:

state of being free from something

Examples:
  • freedom from fear is what we hope for
Definition:

a special privilege or right of access, especially that of full citizenship of a city granted to a public figure as an honour

Short Definition:

special privilege or right of access

Examples:
  • he accepted the freedom of the City of Glasgow
Definition:

familiarity or openness in speech or behaviour.

Short Definition:

familiarity or openness

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