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- pronunciation:
- lI
b
 r
ti
- phrases:
- at liberty
- features:
- Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
noun |
| inflections: |
liberties |
| definition 1: |
freedom from being confined or controlled.
The slaves dreamed of liberty.- synonyms:
- freedom
- antonyms:
- bondage, slavery
- similar words:
- independence
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| definition 2: |
freedom from control by another government.
The American colonies fought for liberty from England.- synonyms:
- independence
- antonyms:
- tyranny
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| definition 3: |
the right or power to act and choose freely.
She had the liberty to vote for anyone she wanted.- synonyms:
- freedom, independence
- similar words:
- choice, latitude, permission, right
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| related words: |
leave |
| phrase: |
at liberty |
The word liberty
contains the following parts:
liber1
Latin
root
that means free
  Example words:
-ty, -ity, -uity, -eity
Latin
noun-forming suffix
that means state or quality of being
Example words:
dignity, elasticity, extremity, hostility, humility, ingenuity, liberty, loyalty, majority, minority, plenty, prosperity
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