freeman

/'fri:mən/

Thân thiện

A freeman proudly casts his vote in the town square.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A person who is not a serf or a slave: A "freeman" is an individual who enjoys personal, civil, or political liberty, as opposed to being in a state of servitude or bondage.
   • A person possessing the freedom of a city, company, or other organization: Historically, a "freeman" is someone granted special privileges, such as the right to trade or vote, within a particular borough, guild, or corporation.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • In medieval England, a freeman could own land and move about freely, unlike a serf who was tied to the lord's manor.
  • After years of apprenticeship, he was finally admitted as a freeman of the Goldsmiths' Company.

Advanced Usage

• "Freeman of the City": An honorary title granted by a municipality to a valued member of the community or a distinguished person, often conferring symbolic privileges.
  • The celebrated author was made a Freeman of the City in a special ceremony.

Variants and Related Words

• Freewoman (n): The female equivalent of a freeman.
  • She was recognized as a freewoman with full rights to her property.

Synonyms

• Citizen: A legally recognized subject or national of a state or commonwealth.
• Freeholder: A person who owns land or property outright.
• Burgher: A citizen of a town or city, typically a member of the wealthier class.

Related Phrases

• "To be made a freeman": To be formally granted the status or freedom of a city or organization.
  • His charitable work led to him being made a freeman of London.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a person who is not a serf or a slave

Từ đồng nghĩa

• freewoman