Freedom

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Freedom (frē′dəm)

Freedom (pronounced as /ˈfriːdəm/) is a term that originates from the Old English word "frēodōm," which means "power of self-determination, state of free will; emancipation from slavery, deliverance."

Definition

Freedom is the power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants without hindrance or restraint. It is the absence of subjection to foreign domination or despotic government. It is the state of not being imprisoned or enslaved.

Related Terms

  • Liberty: The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on one's way of life, behavior, or political views.
  • Autonomy: The right or condition of self-government, especially in a particular sphere.
  • Independence: The fact or state of being independent.
  • Sovereignty: Supreme power or authority.
  • Self-determination: The process by which a person controls their own life.

Etymology

The term "freedom" comes from the Old English "frēodōm," which is a combination of "frēo," meaning "free," and "-dom," which is used to form nouns that refer to a state or condition. The word "frēo" is of Germanic origin and is related to Dutch "vrij" and German "frei," from an Indo-European root shared by Sanskrit "priya" (meaning "own," "dear") and Greek "philein" (to love).

Pronunciation

The term "freedom" is pronounced as /ˈfriːdəm/.

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