How to Pronounce Liberty
Liberty
'lɪbərti
Syllables:
lib·er·ty
Part of speech:
noun
Pronunciation Audio
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Definition
Liberty means the freedom to do what you want without being stopped.
Examples
- People have the liberty to speak their minds in a fair society.
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Common Word Combinations
| Phrase | Type | Stress Pattern | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| take liberty | collocation | take LIBer-ty | He took liberty to edit the document without asking. |
| at liberty | collocation | at LIBer-ty | She was at liberty to leave after the meeting ended. |
| liberty to act | collocation | LIBer-ty to ACT | The manager has liberty to act in emergencies. |
| personal liberty | collocation | per-SOnal LIBer-ty | Personal liberty is a fundamental human right. |
Fun Fact
Liberty comes from the Latin 'libertas,' meaning 'freedom,' originally tied to freed Roman slaves called 'liberti,' who gained personal independence but not full citizenship.
Word Family
noun
liberty
The state of being free and having the right to choose or act as you want.
"People fought for liberty and the right to live freely."
adjective
libertarian
Believing in the idea that people should have freedom and less control by the government.
"He has libertarian views and wants more personal freedom."
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