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Freeman - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Freeman

/ˈfriːmən/ /ˈfriːmən/

Definition:

A person who is not enslaved or under legal restraint; one enjoying personal liberty.

Synonyms:

free man, citizen, liberated person, independent individual

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

slave, captive, prisoner

Common Collocations:

freeman of the city, honorary freeman, freeman status

Derivatives:

freemen, freemanship

Usage Tips:

Use "freeman" to describe someone legally free; often historical or honorary contexts like "freeman of the city."

Common Phrases:

freeman of the city, born a freeman, made a freeman

Etymology:

From Old English "frēomann," combining "frēo" (free) and "mann" (man).

Examples:

  • 1. He became a freeman after years of servitude.
  • 2. The town honored him as a freeman for his contributions.
  • 3. A freeman enjoys rights not granted to slaves.
  • 4. In medieval times, a freeman could own land.

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