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free·dom
ˈfrēdəm/
noun
noun: freedom
the power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants without hindrance or restraint.
"we do have some freedom of choice"
- absence of subjection to foreign domination or despotic government.
"he was a champion of Irish freedom"
synonyms: independence, self-government, self-determination, self-rule, home rule, sovereignty, nonalignment, autonomy; democracy
"revolution was the only path to freedom"
antonyms: dependence
- the state of not being imprisoned or enslaved.
"the shark thrashed its way to freedom"
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∙ 13y ago- The condition of being free of restraints.
- Liberty of the person from slavery, detention, or oppression.
- Political independence.
- Exemption from the arbitrary exercise of authority in the performance of a specific action; civil liberty: freedom of assembly.
- Exemption from an unpleasant or onerous condition: freedom from want.
- The capacity to exercise choice; free will: We have the freedom to do as we please all afternoon.
- Ease or facility of movement: loose sports clothing, giving the wearer freedom.
- Frankness or boldness; lack of modesty or reserve: the new freedom in movies and novels.
- The right to unrestricted use; full access: was given the freedom of their research facilities.
- The right of enjoying all of the privileges of membership or citizenship: the freedom of the city.
- A right or the power to engage in certain actions without control or interference: "the seductive freedoms and excesses of the picaresque form" (John W. Aldridge).
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∙ 13y agofreedom of speech and expression,
freedom of worship,
freedom from want,
freedom from fear of war and aggression.
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What are the five rights known as the freedom of expression rights?
The five basic rights are known as... # Freedom of Speech # Freedom of Press # Freedom of Assembly # Freedom of Religion # Freedom of Petition
What are the rights of citizens?
to be free the right to speak to live to be happy
What theme is shared by the Gettysburg address and the declaration of independence?
freedom as the ultimate goal.
When was the second freedom ride?
The first freedom ride was in 1942.
What five freedoms are listed in the First Amendment of the constitution?
5 basic freedoms of the first amendment1. freedom of press2. freedom of petition3. freedom of religion4. freedom of speech5. assemble peacefullyAnd if you were to only pick one of those five, it would be smart to pick freedom of speech so you could speak out to get the other freedoms1. Freedom of Religion2. Freedom of speech3. Freedom of the Press4. Freedom to assemble Peacefully5. Freedom of petitionAll of these freedoms are mentioned in the First Amendment. They are also protected.
What did Thomas Hill Green define true freedom as?
defines freedom as the abiliy
How did different types of women define freedom during the progressive era?
how did women redefine freedom, what liberties did they want for themselves
What are three rights in the Bill of Rights?
AnswerThese First 10 Amendments define such basic liberties as "freedom of religion" "freedom of speech" "freedom of peaceful assembly," and " Freedom of press" and guarantee dendants' rights!
Who would be most likely to define freedom as fair economic opportunity and reward - Martin Luther King Jr Margaret Sanger or Cesar Chavez?
Ceasar Chavez would define freedom as fair economic opportunity and reward.
How would Cesar Chavez be most likely to define freedom?
Fair economic opportunity and reward.
How would Caesar chaves be most likely to define freedom?
Fair economic opportunity and reward
How did African Americans define freedom and reconstruct their lives after the civil war?
With great skill and dexterity.
How would you define what it means to have freedom in Christ?
Jesus is truth and the truth will set you free from false religion.
How would Margaret Sanger define freedom?
As the rejection of traditional roles and expectations defined by biology or society
How did Max Freedom Long define Huna?
Max Freedom Long, who rediscovered Huna in the 1920s, defined it as a system of religious psychiatry because it contains elements of religion, psychology, and psychic science.
How does Truman define freedom in the postwar world?
As he spelled it out in the Truman Doctrine: "One way of life is based upon the will of the majority, and is distinguished by free institutions, representative government, free elections, guarantees of individual liberty, freedom of speech and religion, and freedom from political oppression."
What is an antonym for freedom?
- slavery- captivity- restraint- limitation- imprisonment- subjectionThe exact opposite of freedom depends on how you define "freedom." Freedom can mean independence, opportunity or without restriction. So many words come to mind that would mean the opposite including slavery, captivity, imprisonment, confinement, restraint, among others.
