liberty

liberty

noun

Definition of LIBERTY

1

the power, right, or opportunity to choose <he doesn't want to go to the sales conference, but he doesn't have that liberty>

Synonyms alternative, discretion, druthers [dialect], election, liberty, option, pick, preference, selection, volition, way

Related Words determination, free will, will; say, voice, vote; inclination, liking, partiality, penchant, predilection, proclivity, propensity, tendency; discernment, judgment (or judgement), perspicacity

Near Antonyms coercion, duress, force; duty, obligation; Hobson's choice

2

the state of being free from the control or power of another <the hope that the country's first-ever elections will usher in a new era of liberty and respect for the rule of law>

Synonyms autonomy, independence, independency, liberty, self-determination, self-governance, self-government, sovereignty (also sovranty)

Related Words emancipation, enfranchisement, liberation, manumission, release

Near Antonyms captivity, enchainment, enslavement, immurement, imprisonment, incarceration, internment, subjugation

Antonyms dependence (also dependance), heteronomy, subjection, unfreedom