freedom

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 →
2. A freedom is a particular right, like freedom of speech or freedom of religion. tree →
3. Freedom from something means not having it, as in "freedom from fear". tree →

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 →
• In the holidays I love the freedom of riding my bike. tree →
• Freedom of speech means you can share your views. tree →
• The Israelites left Egypt and walked to freedom. tree →
• The bird flew out of the cage to freedom. tree →
• Mum gave me more freedom when I turned ten. tree →
• Freedom comes with responsibility. tree →
• "I won't interfere with my sister's freedom. tree →

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.