freedom
UK/'friːdəm/US/'fri:dәm/
NGSL 2kIELTSA2
Definitions
n.
The state of being free from control, coercion, or restrictions.
自由，自主。
n.
A particular right or liberty to do something.
（做某事的）自由权利。
Root Breakdown
Native Englishfreeroot
+
-domstate, realm, condition
=freedom
free + -dom (state, condition). Here -dom is the Germanic suffix meaning "state or realm," not the Latin domus directly — though both descend from the same ancient Indo-European root for "house, ruled space." freedom is literally "the state of being free."
Common Collocations
- 1.freedom of speech言论自由
- 2.freedom of religion宗教自由
- 3.personal freedom个人自由
- 4.fight for freedom争取自由
- 5.freedom of movement行动自由
Example Sentences
- 1.
They fought for freedom and equal rights.
- 2.
Freedom of speech is protected by the constitution.
- 3.
Working from home gave her a new sense of freedom.