/ˈfriː.dəm/

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Meaning

The state of being free to do, say, or think what you want.

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Word origin

From Old English freodom, from free plus the ending -dom, the state of being free.

Origin
Old English
Root
freodom

Examples

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"Freedom" means being free to live as you choose.

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Here "freedom" is a mass idea; it has no plural.

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Here "freedom" means being free to move as it likes.

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This word is taught in chapter 15, lesson 10: freedom, plus, prefer and 7 more words.