freedom

noun
free·dom
frē'dəm

The state of being free.

Example

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

Other meanings

The lack of a specific constraint, or of constraints in general; a state of being free, unconstrained.
“Freedom of speech is a basic democratic value.”
The right or privilege of unrestricted use or access
“Freedom of a city”

Synonyms

license

Antonyms

imprisonment
slavery

Example sentences

“Freedom is always the freedom of dissenters.”
Tatoeba · shekitten · CC0
“Is there hope for freedom in this country?”
Tatoeba · Igider · CC0
“The most precious good is freedom.”
Tatoeba · Miktsoanit · CC0

Word history

From Old English "frēodōm".

Where this comes from

This definition is adapted from “freedom” on Wiktionary, by its contributors; example sentences are from Tatoeba, credited to their authors above, published under CC BY-SA 4.0. This page is published under the same licence.