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10 Language-to-English DictionariesLiberty
/ˈlɪb.ər.ti/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
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The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on one's way of life, behaviour, or political views.
"Compulsory military service infringes upon individual liberty."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'liberty' originates from the Latin 'libertas', meaning 'freedom' or 'exemption from bondage'. It evolved through Old French 'liberté' before entering Middle English, reflecting the historical context of individual rights and freedoms in society.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Liberty" is said worldwide
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liberté
Transliteration: liberté
"La liberté est un droit fondamental."
Freiheit
Transliteration: Freiheit
"Die Freiheiten des Einzelnen müssen geschützt werden."
libertà
Transliteration: libertà
"La libertà di espressione è essenziale."
libertad
Transliteration: libertad
"La libertad de prensa es vital para la democracia."
liberdade
Transliteration: liberdade
"A liberdade é a base da democracia."
स्वतंत्रता
Transliteration: svatantrata
"हर व्यक्ति को स्वतंत्रता का अधिकार है।"
自由
Transliteration: zìyóu
"追求自由是人类的天性。"
자유
Transliteration: jayu
"우리는 표현의 자유를 소중히 여긴다."
自由
Transliteration: jiyū
"自由は民主主義の基本です。"
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