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Pronunciation / Transliteration: jiyū
"言論の自由は民主主義の基本的な権利です。"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The state of being free; the power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants without hindrance or restraint.
"In a democratic society, freedom of speech is a fundamental right." - 2
The absence of subjugation or domination; the condition of being free from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on one's way of life, behavior, or political views.
"The activists fought for the freedom of the oppressed communities."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'Freiheit' originates from the Old High German 'frīhheit', which means 'freedom' or 'liberty'. It is derived from the Proto-Germanic root '*frijō', meaning 'beloved' or 'free', reflecting a historical evolution from notions of personal autonomy to broader societal freedoms.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Freiheit" is said worldwide
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liberté
Transliteration: liberté
"La liberté d'expression est essentielle dans une démocratie."
Freiheit
Transliteration: Freiheit
"Die Freiheit ist ein Grundrecht in unserer Gesellschaft."
libertà
Transliteration: libertà
"La libertà di parola è un diritto fondamentale."
libertad
Transliteration: libertad
"La libertad es un derecho humano básico."
liberdade
Transliteration: liberdade
"A liberdade de expressão é um direito fundamental."
स्वतंत्रता
Transliteration: svatantratā
"स्वतंत्रता एक मौलिक अधिकार है।"
自由
Transliteration: zìyóu
"言论自由是民主社会的基本权利。"
자유
Transliteration: jayu
"자유는 민주주의 사회의 기본 권리입니다."
自由
Transliteration: jiyū
"言論の自由は民主主義の基本的な権利です。"
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