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freeman

/ˈfriːmən/
free · man
Plural:freemen
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• noun

1

A person who is not a slave or serf and who is entitled to full civil and political rights.

Example

"Under the ancient constitution, every freeman had the right to speak and vote in the public assembly."

2

British A person who has been granted the honorary freedom or privileges of a city, borough, or trade guild.

Example

"After decades of charitable service to the community, she was formally admitted as a freeman of the city."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'freeman' (a person who possesses legal and civil liberty, often from birth) with 'freedman' (specifically a person who has been legally emancipated from slavery).

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freeload
freeloader
freely
freeman
freemason
freemasonry
freemium

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English 'frēomann', a compound of 'frēo' (free) and 'mann' (man, person), originally denoting a freeborn person in contrast to a serf or slave.

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