Freedman

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Freedman (Frēd-măn)

Freedman is a term used to refer to an individual who was formerly enslaved but has since been emancipated. The term is often used in historical contexts, particularly in relation to the abolition of slavery in the United States and other countries.

Etymology

The term "freedman" is derived from the Old English words "freo," meaning "free," and "mann," meaning "man." It was first used in the 16th century to refer to individuals who had been granted their freedom from slavery or serfdom.

Related Terms

  • Abolition: The act of formally ending or stopping something, such as slavery.
  • Emancipation: The process of being set free from legal, social, or political restrictions.
  • Manumission: The act of a slave owner freeing his or her slaves.
  • Serfdom: The status of peasants under feudalism, specifically relating to manorialism. It was a condition of bondage or modified slavery which developed primarily during the High Middle Ages in Europe and lasted to the mid-19th century.
  • Slavery: A system in which individuals, known as slaves, are treated as property and forced to work.

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