Word FREEDOM: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

freedom

🇺🇸 [ˈfriːdəm]

Meanings

A state of being free, without restrictions or constraints. It can refer to personal liberty, the absence of oppression, or the ability to act as one chooses. It is also associated with the right to make decisions or express opinions without fear of reprisal.

Examples

• The country fought for its freedom from colonial rule.
• He values his freedom to travel without restrictions.
• The citizens celebrated their freedom after the dictatorship ended.

Synonyms

liberty • independence • autonomy

Antonyms

captivity • oppression • subjugation