Definition

1. Noun:
   • Freedom, liberty: "Svoboda" is a Russian word that directly translates to "freedom" or "liberty" in English. It denotes the state of being free from oppression, restraint, or the power of another.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The protesters chanted "svoboda" as they demanded political reform. (The protesters chanted "freedom" as they demanded political reform.)
  • For many, the concept of "svoboda" is the foundation of a just society. (For many, the concept of "freedom" is the foundation of a just society.)

Advanced Usage

• Cultural/Historical Context: The word "svoboda" carries significant historical and political weight in Russian-speaking contexts, often associated with movements for independence, democracy, and civil rights.
  • The revolution was fought in the name of "svoboda" and bread. (The revolution was fought in the name of "freedom" and bread.)

Variants and Related Words

• Svobodny (adj, Russian): Free, unrestricted. This is the adjectival form.
  • He is a svobodny citizen. (He is a free citizen.)

Synonyms

• Liberty: The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions.
• Independence: Freedom from outside control or support.

Notes on Usage

• Loanword: "Svoboda" is a loanword from Russian (свобода) used in English contexts, typically when referring specifically to Russian or Slavic concepts of freedom. It is often italicized in writing to indicate its foreign origin.
• Proper Noun: "Svoboda" can also be a proper noun, such as the name of political parties or organizations in various Slavic countries (e.g., the All-Ukrainian Union "Svoboda"). In this case, it is capitalized and not italicized.
  • The Svoboda party gained seats in the parliament. (The Svoboda party gained seats in the parliament.)

Noun

1. (Russia) freedom