liberty

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/ˈlɪb.ɚ.t̬i/

noun
the freedom to live as you wish or go where you want

liberty in a sentence

  • “They’ve got a liberty, not even sending me a reply.”
  • “For most citizens, liberty means the freedom to practice their religious or political beliefs.”
  • “Hundreds of political prisoners are to be given their liberty (= released from prison).”
  • “Of the ten men who escaped this morning from Dartmoor Prison, only two are still at liberty (= free or not yet caught).”

What does “liberty” mean?

liberty (noun) means the freedom to live as you wish or go where you want. It is pronounced /ˈlɪb.ɚ.t̬i/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

Frequently asked questions

What does "liberty" mean?
liberty (noun) means: the freedom to live as you wish or go where you want
How do you pronounce "liberty"?
"liberty" is pronounced /ˈlɪb.ɚ.t̬i/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "liberty" in a sentence?
Here is "liberty" used in a sentence: They’ve got a liberty, not even sending me a reply.

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