Definition of FREEDOM

freedom

Meanings

Plural: freedoms

Noun

  • the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
  • immunity from an obligation or duty
  • The state of being free.
  • The lack of a specific constraint, or of constraints in general; a state of being free, unconstrained.
  • The right or privilege of unrestricted use or access
  • Frankness; openness; unreservedness.
  • Improper familiarity; violation of the rules of decorum.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English fredom, freedom, from Old English frēodōm (“freedom, state of free-will, charter, emancipation, deliverance”), from Proto-West Germanic *frijadōm (“freedom”). Equivalent to free + -dom. Cognate with North Frisian fridoem (“freedom”), Dutch vrijdom (“freedom”), Low German frīdom (“freedom”), Middle High German vrītuom (“freedom”), Norwegian fridom (“freedom”).

Scrabble Score: 13

freedom is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
freedom is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
freedom is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 14

freedom is a valid Words With Friends word