freedom

noun

Simple meaning

Being able to act, speak or think as you want, without being stopped.

Pronunciation

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freeduhm

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IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈfɹidəm

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Definition

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noun

The condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
The right or privilege of unrestricted use or access
A number of places in the United States
A number of other townships, listed under Freedom Township.
An unincorporated community in both Caribou County, Idaho and Lincoln County, Wyoming.
countable
The lack of a specific constraint, or of constraints in general; a state of being free, unconstrained.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty: A1 · Beginner (estimated)
Frequency: Common
Typical Use: General English

Word Aura™

How this word commonly comes across.

Aura for this meaning

This meaning: The condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints

Used this way, freedom is a reasonably familiar word with a clearly warm, approving pull. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.

Emotional tone: Positive
Formality: Neutral
Intensity: Gentle
How common: Moderately common
Connotation: Positive and appreciative
Usage feel: Neutral and straightforward

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More ways to use freedom

“Having recently been released from prison, he didn't know what to do with his newfound freedom.”noun
“Every child has a right to freedom from fear and freedom from want.”noun

Common Patterns and Combinations

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religious freedomfreedom fightersindividual freedomgreater freedomhuman freedompolitical freedompersonal freedomfreedom movement

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Word Family

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Compound terms

Established multiword terms.

freedom fighternounCompound term
A person who takes part in an armed rebellion against the constituted authority (especially in the hope of improving conditions).
freedom from cruel and unusual punishmentnounCompound term
A right guaranteed by the 8th amendment to the US Constitution.
freedom from discriminationnounCompound term
Immunity from discrimination on the basis of race or sex or nationality or religion or age.
freedom from double jeopardynounCompound term
A civil right guaranteed by the Fifth Amendment to the US Constitution.
freedom from involuntary servitudenounCompound term
A civil right guaranteed by the 13th amendment to the US Constitution.
freedom from search and seizurenounCompound term
A right guaranteed by the 4th amendment to the US Constitution.

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