freedom — the power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants without hindrance or restraint
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants without hindrance or restraint
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfriːdəm/
Example Sentences
- My cat thinks it has the freedom to sleep on my laptop whenever I'm working.
- The prisoner dreamed of freedom every single day.
- After finishing exams, students felt the sweet taste of freedom.
freedom
NOUN[/ˈfriːdəm/]
the power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants without hindrance or restraint
the power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants without hindrance or restraint
Trading his kingdom for wisdom, he finds true freedom!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Old English 'freodom', combining the adjective 'free' (meaning unrestrained or not enslaved) with the suffix '-dom' (denoting a state or condition). This formation parallels similar Old English compounds like 'kingdom', where '-dom' indicates a domain or realm of being.
Breakdown
free (unrestrained, liberated) + -dom (state, condition, domain). The suffix '-dom' comes from Old English and Germanic roots meaning 'power' or 'jurisdiction', similar to its use in 'kingdom' and 'wisdom'.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My cat thinks it has the freedom to sleep on my laptop whenever I'm working.”
“The prisoner dreamed of freedom every single day.”
“After finishing exams, students felt the sweet taste of freedom.”
“He gave his goldfish freedom by releasing it into the toilet bowl.”
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