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freedom

n. C / U
B2 Upper Intermediate Oxford US //ˈfɹidəm// UK //fɹˈiːdəm// free·dom General-service

n. the power or right to act, speak, or think exactly as you want without anyone stopping you. It also means the state of not being a prisoner or a slave.

n. the state of being able to act, speak, or think without external restraint or coercion. It frequently describes the absence of subjection to foreign domination or despotic government.


SIMPLE

People fought hard for their freedom.

CONTEXTUAL

The new policy gives workers the freedom to choose their own hours and work from home.

COMPLEX

The constitution guarantees fundamental freedoms, ensuring that citizens can express dissenting political views without fear of state-sponsored retaliation or censorship.

Synonyms
Usage

Uncountable when referring to the general state of liberty; countable when referring to specific rights or privileges. Often followed by an infinitive verb or the preposition 'of'.

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