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Definition of freedman

freedman

/ˈfriːd.mən/
freed · man
Plural:freedmen
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• noun

1

A man or person who has been legally emancipated from slavery, especially in ancient Rome or the post-Civil War United States.

Example

"Following the end of the American Civil War, many newly emancipated freedmen established schools and civic organizations across the South."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'freedman' (a person emancipated from slavery) with 'freeman' (a person born free and possessing full civil and political rights).

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Word Origin & Etymology

Attested in late Middle English (14th century) as a compound of 'freed' (past participle of 'free', from Old English 'freon', to liberate) and 'man'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Freedman. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/freedman
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