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libertythe state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on one's way of life, behavior, or political views

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: the state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on one's way of life, behavior, or political views

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈlɪbərti/

Korean meaning: 자유, 해방

Korean pronunciation: **리**버티

Example Sentences

  • My mom thinks giving me complete liberty means I'll turn into a couch potato, but I prefer the term 'furniture enthusiast.'
  • The prisoners celebrated their liberty after being released from jail.
  • I'm at liberty to choose my own career path, but somehow my parents' 'suggestions' feel more like commands.

liberty

NOUN

//ˈlɪbərti//

the state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on one's way of life, behavior, or political views

liberty concept
💡 Concept

the state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on one's way of life, behavior, or political views

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈlɪbərti/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈlɪbəti/

🌳Etymology

Rootliber
Suffix--ty

Origin

From Latin 'libertas', derived from 'liber' meaning 'free'. The word entered English through Old French 'liberté' during the medieval period.

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🎵Rhyme

propertypovertyspecialty
property
poverty
specialty

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My mom thinks giving me complete liberty means I'll turn into a couch potato, but I prefer the term 'furniture enthusiast.'

The prisoners celebrated their liberty after being released from jail.

😄 Fun example

I'm at liberty to choose my own career path, but somehow my parents' 'suggestions' feel more like commands.

The Constitution guarantees liberty and justice for all citizens.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

freedomindependenceautonomyemancipation

Antonyms

oppressionslaverycaptivity

Related

liberateliberallibertarianliberation