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Liberty

noun

Liberty means freedom protected by fair laws.

7 letters 3 syllables

What does Liberty mean?

Liberty means freedom protected by fair laws.

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Dictionary definition

Freedom to live, act, and speak within fair laws and rights.

Example sentences

Liberty in a sentence

easy

The lesson compared liberty and responsibility.

medium

Liberty works best when rights are respected for everyone.

hard

A constitution can protect liberty by setting fair rules for people and governments.

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Answer three quick questions about its meaning and related words.

Practice 1

What does liberty mean?

Practice 2

Which word is closest in meaning to liberty?

Practice 3

Which word is an opposite or strong contrast for liberty?

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Liberty

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Sounds like

lib · er · tee · strongest beat: lib

Synonyms

Words like Liberty

freedomthe ability to choose or act
independenceself-direction without unfair control
rightsfreedoms people are allowed to have
Antonyms

Opposite words

oppressionunfair control that takes away freedom
restrictiona limit on freedom or action
Synonym practice

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Word family

Liberty word family

Base word

liberty

noun

liberty

Base form.

noun

liberties

Specific freedoms people have.

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Student support

Understand Liberty

Hint for students

Liberty means freedom protected by fair laws.

Common mix-up

Liberty is not the same as oppression. Liberty means liberty means freedom protected by fair laws.

Try it in class or at home

Read this model sentence: Liberty works best when rights are respected for everyone. Clue words: rights, works, best. Underline clue words that show why liberty fits instead of oppression. Now write one new sentence that shows liberty without using the word liberty. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show liberty?

Teacher prompt

Ask students to explain this model sentence: "Liberty works best when rights are respected for everyone." Why does liberty fit better than oppression?