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Synonyms & Similar Words
liberty
independence
autonomy
self-governance
emancipation
liberation
release
deliverance
sovereignty
self-rule
nonconformity
unconstraint
spontaneity
openness
permissiveness
latitude
leeway
elbow room
scope
discretion
privilege
entitlement
immunity
exemption
reprieve
pardon
absolution
clearance
dispensation
exemption
franchise
Meaning of Freedom
According to the Oxford English Dictionary, freedom refers to the power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants without hindrance or restraint.
Definitions
- Merriam-Webster defines freedom as the quality or state of being free, such as the absence of necessity, coercion, or constraint in choice or action.
- The Cambridge Dictionary describes freedom as the state of being able to do what you want, without being controlled or restricted by someone or something else.
Example Uses
- The country fought for its freedom from colonial rule for many years.
- She values her freedom to make choices and live her life as she wants.
- The new policy aims to increase freedom of speech and expression in the community.
- He felt a sense of freedom when he finally paid off his debts and was no longer in financial bondage.
- The freedom to travel and explore new places is a wonderful thing.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
oppression
slavery
captivity
confinement
imprisonment
restraint
restriction
limitation
coercion
force
compulsion
obligation
duty
bondage
servitude
subjugation
domination
tyranny
despotism
authoritarianism
dictatorship
totalitarianism
control
regulation