Cool MateLiberty
UK /["/ˈlɪbəti/"]/US /["/ˈlɪbərti/"]/
Definition
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.
Examples
- 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.
Usage notes
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.
Collocations
- 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
Synonyms
- free
- free
Antonyms
- oppression
- subjugation
- captivity
Common mistakes
- 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.