freedom
- Noun:
- The condition of being free from restraint or control: The state of not being imprisoned, enslaved, or subject to external coercion.
- The power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants without hindrance or restraint: The absence of oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on one's way of life, behavior, or political views.
- Exemption from an unpleasant or onerous condition: The state of being unaffected by something undesirable; immunity or release from a duty or obligation.
- Noun:
- The country fought for its freedom from colonial rule.
- Freedom of speech is a fundamental human right.
- After paying off his debts, he felt a great sense of financial freedom.
- The old dog enjoyed the freedom to roam the large farm.
"freedom from": Used to indicate exemption or liberation from a specific negative condition.
- The medication provides freedom from pain.
- They sought freedom from fear and persecution.
"freedom of": Used to specify a particular right or liberty.
- Freedom of the press is essential for democracy.
- The constitution guarantees freedom of assembly.
"the freedom to": Used to describe the liberty to perform a specific action.
- Employees should have the freedom to express their ideas.
- She values the freedom to work from home.
Free (adj., v.): Not under the control or in the power of another; to release from confinement or slavery.
- The birds are free to fly. (adj.)
- They worked to free the hostages. (v.)
Freely (adv.): In a free manner; without restriction.
- Information flows freely on the internet.
- Liberty: The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions.
- Autonomy: The right or condition of self-government; independence.
- Independence: The fact or state of being independent, free from outside control.
Freedom fighter: A person who takes part in a violent struggle to achieve political freedom.
- He was celebrated as a freedom fighter in his homeland.
Academic freedom: The freedom of teachers and students to teach, study, and pursue knowledge without unreasonable restriction.
- The university is a bastion of academic freedom.
Give someone the freedom of the city: To honor someone by granting them the privileges of a citizen of a city.
- The war hero was given the freedom of the city.
As free as a bird: Completely free to do as one pleases.
- After retirement, he felt as free as a bird.
- immunity from an obligation or duty
- the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints