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UK/["/ˈlɪbəti/"]/US/["/ˈlɪbərti/"]/

Meaning of Liberty

freedom to live as you choose without too many limits from government or authority

In simple words: The right to do what you want without being controlled by anyone.

Liberty in a sentence

  • The statue symbolizes liberty and freedom for the nation.
  • Citizens fought hard to secure their liberty from oppressive rule.
  • After the revolution, the country enjoyed a new era of liberty.
  • He was granted liberty on parole after serving ten years in prison.
  • Prison inmates can sometimes petition for liberty based on good behavior.

How to use Liberty

Use 'liberty' in formal contexts, especially in discussions about rights and freedoms. It's less common in everyday conversation.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'liberty' like 'liberation'—freedom from control.

Related words

Collocations with Liberty

Synonyms for Liberty

Opposites of Liberty

  • oppression
  • subjugation
  • captivity

Common mistakes with Liberty

  • Confusing 'liberty' with 'liberal' which refers to political views.
  • Using 'liberty' in a casual or informal context.
  • Incorrectly using it to refer to personal space rather than freedom.

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Frequently asked questions about Liberty

What does Liberty mean?

The right to do what you want without being controlled by anyone.

What is the definition of Liberty?

freedom to live as you choose without too many limits from government or authority

How do you use Liberty in a sentence?

The statue symbolizes liberty and freedom for the nation.

Can you give another example of Liberty?

Citizens fought hard to secure their liberty from oppressive rule.

What are synonyms for Liberty?

Common alternatives include free, free.

What is the opposite of Liberty?

Opposite meanings include oppression, subjugation, captivity.

What words go with Liberty?

It commonly pairs with great, complete, basic, enjoy, have, demand, at liberty, liberty for, liberty from, an infringement of liberty, loss of liberty, a threat to liberty, great, complete, basic, enjoy, have, demand, at liberty, liberty for, liberty from, an infringement of liberty, loss of liberty, a threat to liberty, great, complete, basic, enjoy, have, demand, at liberty, liberty for, liberty from, an infringement of liberty, loss of liberty, a threat to liberty.

What are common mistakes when using Liberty?

Confusing 'liberty' with 'liberal' which refers to political views. Using 'liberty' in a casual or informal context. Incorrectly using it to refer to personal space rather than freedom.

How do you pronounce Liberty?

US: /["/ˈlɪbərti/"]/, UK: /["/ˈlɪbəti/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is Liberty formal or informal?

"Liberty" is formal, so it fits professional, business, or academic conversations.

When should I use Liberty?

Use 'liberty' in formal contexts, especially in discussions about rights and freedoms. It's less common in everyday conversation.

What CEFR level is Liberty?

"Liberty" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.