freedom

Definition

Freedom is the power or right to act, speak, or think without being controlled too much by others. It can also mean being free from limits, prison, or oppression.

Etymology

From Old English “frēodōm,” combining “frēo” (free) and “-dōm” (state or condition). It originally meant the state of being a free person, not a slave or servant.

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