Word Comparison

Freedom

vs

Liberty

/ˈfɹiːdəm/·/ˈlɪbɚti/

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Quite different — distinct meanings

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Freedom

noun

The state of being free, of not being imprisoned or enslaved.

Also: The lack of a specific constraint, or of constraints in general; a state of being free, unconstrained.

Liberty

noun

The condition of being free from control or restrictions.

Also: The condition of being free from imprisonment, slavery or forced labour.

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