freedom

/ˈfridəm/
noun
  1. The power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants without being controlled or restricted.
    • The protesters demanded freedom of speech.
    • She values her freedom to choose her own career.
    • In many countries, people enjoy the freedom to practice any religion.
  2. The state of not being imprisoned or enslaved.
    • The underground railroad helped slaves escape to freedom.
    • After years of captivity, the prisoner finally gained his freedom.
    • They celebrated their country's freedom from colonial rule.
  3. The state of being free from something unpleasant or unwanted.
    • The new software offers freedom from constant updates.
    • Yoga gives her a sense of freedom from stress.
    • He sought freedom from his financial worries by moving to a cheaper city.
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