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feminine

ˈfraɪ̯haɪ̯t

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Translation

freedom, liberty

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Word origin

From frei ('free') plus the abstract-noun suffix -heit, paralleling how English forms freedom from free plus -dom.

Origin: German
Root: frei + heit

Grammar

Genderfeminine

PluralFreiheiten

Examples

Freedom is very important to him.

After the war many fought for their freedom.

Citizens enjoy more freedoms today than in the past.

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This word is taught in chapter 10, lesson 4: Words 931-940.