freedom

CEFRB1

/ˈfɹiːdəm/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    The condition of being able to act without unfair control.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    The lack of a specific constraint, or of constraints in general; a state of being free, unconstrained.

Examples

  • People in the world are always advocating for more freedom and equality.

  • You wanted to tell me about freedom?

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
5
Synonyms
4

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. The right or privilege of unrestricted use or access

  2. The state of being free.

  3. Frankness; openness; unreservedness.

More examples

In context

  • Freedom of information brings great benefits.

  • Freedom of speech is a basic democratic value.

  • Having recently been released from prison, he didn't know what to do with his newfound freedom.

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Origin

noun

From Middle English fredom, freedom, from Old English frēodōm (“freedom, state of free-will, charter, emancipation, deliverance”), from Proto-West Germanic *frijadōm (“freedom”). Equivalent to free + -dom. Cognate with North Frisian fridoem (“freedom”), Dutch vrijdom (“freedom”), Low German frīdom (“freedom”), Middle High German vrītuom (“freedom”), Norwegian fridom (“freedom”).