freedom

noun
UK: /ˈfriː.dəm/
US: /ˈfriː.dəm/

  1. The state of not being imprisoned or enslaved.

    1. I want freedom now. [ ] [ ]
    2. Political prisoners demanded freedom from captivity and oppression. [ ] [ ]

  2. The power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants without hindrances.

    1. I have freedom to choose. [ ] [ ]
    2. Everyone should have freedom of speech without fearing repercussions. [ ] [ ]

  3. The state of not being subject to or affected by something undesirable.

    1. This city is freedom from war. [ ] [ ]
    2. The new software offers freedom from worrying about data loss. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

release independence deliverance autonomy liberty
freedom transitive-verb

  1. To release from imprisonment or servitude.

    1. We want to freedom all slaves. [ ] [ ]
    2. The new law aimed to freedom political prisoners immediately. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "freedom" in English means: The state of not being imprisoned or enslaved., The power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants without hindrances., The state of not being subject to or affected by something undesirable..

The phonetic transcription of "freedom" is /ˈfriː.dəm/ in British English and /ˈfriː.dəm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "freedom": release, independence, deliverance, autonomy, liberty.

Example usage of "freedom": "I want freedom now.". More examples on the page.