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freedwoman

/ˈfriːdˌwʊm.ən/
freed · wom · an
Plural:freedwomen
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• noun

1

A woman who has been legally emancipated from slavery.

Example

"Following the abolition of slavery, the freedwoman established a thriving seamstress business and taught literacy classes in her community."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'freedwoman' (a woman emancipated from slavery) with 'freewoman' (a woman born free or possessing the legal rights and citizenship of a city or guild).

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the early 17th century as a compound of the past participle 'freed' and 'woman', modeled directly on the earlier noun 'freedman'.

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