freedom

Word parts

free + -dom

Pronunciation

• (UK) enPR: frē'dəm, IPA ^(key): /ˈfriːdəm/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈfridəm/

• Audio (US)

  (file)

• Hyphenation: free‧dom

Noun

Singular freedom

Plural freedoms

1. The state of being free; the state of not being imprisoned or enslaved.

   He enjoyed his freedom after he was released from prison.

2. The state of being without restraints or constraints.

   Freedom of speech is important in a democracy.

Related words

• free