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Definition of freetown

freetown

/ˈfriːtaʊn/
free · town
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freetown Lexical Profile

• noun

1

The capital and largest city of Sierra Leone, located in West Africa on the Atlantic coast, known for its deep-water harbor and role as the country's economic and cultural center.

Example

"We spent a week volunteering at a local clinic in Freetown before traveling to the rural provinces of Sierra Leone."

• Nearby Words

fraser
fraxinella
freesia
freetown
freezer
freight
freighter

Word Origin & Etymology

Named 'Freetown' in 1792 when it was established by the Sierra Leone Company as a haven for formerly enslaved African Americans, Afro-Caribbeans, and Liberated Africans.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Freetown. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/freetown
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