Liberty: meaning, definitions and examples

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liberty

 

[ หˆlษชbษ™r.ti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

freedom

The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on one's way of life, behavior, or political views.

Synonyms

autonomy, freedom, independence

Examples of usage

  • Individuals have the liberty to express their opinions without fear of retaliation.
  • She fought for the liberty of all citizens to have equal rights and opportunities.
Context #2 | Noun

legal

The power or scope to act as one pleases within the bounds of law or morality.

Synonyms

entitlement, freedom, privilege

Examples of usage

  • The accused was deprived of his liberty and detained without trial.
  • The constitution guarantees the liberty of every citizen to practice their religion freely.
Context #3 | Noun

American history

A symbol of the United States, representing freedom and democracy.

Synonyms

emblem, icon, symbol

Examples of usage

  • The Statue of Liberty in New York Harbor is a famous landmark.

Translations

Translations of the word "liberty" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น liberdade

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคตเคคเค‚เคคเฅเคฐเคคเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Freiheit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kebebasan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะฒะพะฑะพะดะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wolnoล›ฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่‡ช็”ฑ (ใ˜ใ‚†ใ†)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท libertรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ libertad

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รถzgรผrlรผk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ž์œ  (์ž์œ )

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญุฑูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ svoboda

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ sloboda

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่‡ช็”ฑ (zรฌyรณu)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ svoboda

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ frelsi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะพัั‚ะฐะฝะดั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ—แƒแƒ•แƒ˜แƒกแƒฃแƒคแƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ azadlฤฑq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ libertad

Word origin

The word 'liberty' originated from the Latin word 'libertas', which means freedom or independence. It has been a fundamental concept in various political and philosophical movements throughout history. The idea of liberty has been central to the development of democratic societies, emphasizing individual rights and freedoms. The Statue of Liberty in New York City is a famous symbol of liberty and welcoming immigrants to the United States. The concept of liberty continues to be a core value in modern societies, promoting equality, justice, and human rights.