unfreedom

free·dom

U u

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [free-duh m]
- /ˈfri dəm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [free-duh m]
- /ˈfri dəm/

Definitions of unfreedom word

noun unfreedom the state of being free or at liberty rather than in confinement or under physical restraint: He won his freedom after a retrial. 1
noun unfreedom exemption from external control, interference, regulation, etc. 1
noun unfreedom the power to determine action without restraint. 1
noun unfreedom political or national independence. 1
noun unfreedom personal liberty, as opposed to bondage or slavery: a slave who bought his freedom. 1
noun unfreedom exemption from the presence of anything specified (usually followed by from): freedom from fear. 1

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Origin of unfreedom

First appearance:

before 900

One of the 4% oldest English words

before 900; Middle English fredom, Old English frēodōm. See free, -dom

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Parts of speech for Unfreedom

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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unfreedom popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 97% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 56% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

unfreedom usage trend in Literature

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