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freedom of the city

free·dom of the cit·y
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [free-duh m uhv, ov stressed th ee sit-ee]
    • /ˈfri dəm ʌv, ɒv stressed ði ˈsɪt i/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [free-duh m uhv, ov stressed th ee sit-ee]
    • /ˈfri dəm ʌv, ɒv stressed ði ˈsɪt i/

Definitions of freedom of the city words

  • noun freedom of the city nominal citizenship in a city, conferred as an honor upon important visitors. 1
  • noun freedom of the city (formerly) official citizenship in a city, conferred upon distinguished nonresidents. 1
  • noun freedom of the city (historical) The rights and privileges enjoyed by the freemen of medieval cities (their "citizens"), but not by outsiders, bondsmen, or others. 0
  • noun freedom of the city An honor bestowed by certain cities, towns, and (Britain) local councils, including those of rural counties. 0
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Origin of freedom of the city

First appearance:

before 1765
One of the 46% newest English words
First recorded in 1765-75

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Parts of speech for Freedom of the city

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
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exclamation
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freedom of the city popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
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