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# freedom

noun (freedom, freedoms)

«freedom» in the English dictionary: everyday and in Jewish tradition — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

## Everyday

1. Freedom is being free: able to go where you like, say what you think, and choose what to do, without being locked up or controlled. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/F/freedom/#m1)
2. A freedom is a particular right, like freedom of speech or freedom of religion. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/F/freedom/#m2)
3. Freedom from something means not having it, as in "freedom from fear". [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/F/freedom/#m3)

### In the lessons

In history lessons freedom is won by ending slavery and unfair laws; in the Bible story of Exodus, God leads the Israelites from slavery to freedom. In citizenship class pupils learn that freedoms come with responsibilities: your freedom ends where it hurts someone else. In stories, a caged bird flying away shows freedom. Phrases: freedom of speech, freedom to choose, fight for freedom, give someone freedom.

### Examples

- The slaves sang songs about freedom. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/F/freedom/#x1)
- In the holidays I love the freedom of riding my bike. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/F/freedom/#x2)
- Freedom of speech means you can share your views. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/F/freedom/#x3)
- The Israelites left Egypt and walked to freedom. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/F/freedom/#x4)
- The bird flew out of the cage to freedom. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/F/freedom/#x5)
- Mum gave me more freedom when I turned ten. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/F/freedom/#x6)
- Freedom comes with responsibility. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/F/freedom/#x7)
- "I won't interfere with my sister's freedom. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/F/freedom/#x8)

### Note

Usually uncountable; countable for specific rights ("our freedoms"). Adjective free; adverb freely. Spelling: free + dom, keeping both e's. Freedom does not mean doing anything at all; laws protect other people's freedom too.

## In Jewish tradition

Interpretation: Tradition sees the Exodus from Egypt as the great act of freedom, remembered every year at Passover. In the primary lessons: In history lessons freedom is won by ending slavery and unfair laws; in the Bible story of Exodus, God leads the Israelites from slavery to freedom. In citizenship class pupils learn that freedoms come with responsibilities: your freedom ends where it hurts someone else. In stories, a caged bird flying away shows freedom. Phrases: freedom of speech, freedom to choose, fight for freedom, give someone freedom.

### Note

Usually uncountable; countable for specific rights ("our freedoms"). Adjective free; adverb freely. Spelling: free + dom, keeping both e's. Freedom does not mean doing anything at all; laws protect other people's freedom too.

## On Mova

- [Trees and pragmatics of «freedom» in the school dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/F/freedom/): every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
- [«freedom» in the school dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/freedom.html) on Mova free.
- [Trees and pragmatics of «freedom» in the Judaism dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/F/freedom/): every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
- [«freedom» in the Judaism dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/judaism/w/freedom.html) on Mova free.