individual freedom
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3.5
- noun
- /ˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒuəl ˈfriːdəm/
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libertad individual
- More than in many other societies, Americans pay close attention to their individual freedoms and rights.
- individual freedom and rights
- protect individual freedom
- notion of individual freedom
And by taking the labels out and just saying, do you believe in individual freedom?
- And by taking the labels out and just saying, do you believe in individual freedom?
- Things get more efficient and things get more governable, but you lose your individual freedom.
- That's something that Jim Blanchard understood innately and it it was a source of individual freedom and security.
- We, we the people, entrust our government to make a decision to find the balance between individual freedom and safety, right.
- Are you worried that in order to bring some of these ideas of Marxism to life, you would trample on individual freedoms?
- South Iran said that the the beauty of the founding documents is that they create a cohesive union that protects the individual freedoms.
- But the main core, the main drive of that film is about something that I care deeply about and that's individual freedom.
- They're trying to create the anti Baxters as like the bad guys in the community not doing their part and they're trying to suppress the whole individual freedom aspects.
Examples
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We live in a society that still embraces individual freedoms, including freedom from unreasonable searches.
Blog text (18) -
Many people believe that protecting individual freedom is essential for a thriving democracy.
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In this sense, individual freedom and social solidarity are not in conflict.
Academic text (1992) -
The second main Enlightenment idea is the idea that individual freedom is the most important political good.
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For some young people, an interest in individual freedom has sent them to the Libertarian Party.
Blog text (13) -
What is the measure of individual freedom that is necessary for a minimally decent society?
Academic text (1999) -
Elections are not a panacea, and individual freedom must be protected by a strong constitution.
Academic text (1998) -
The strongest belief in America today is the creed of individual freedom.
Fiction book (1990) -
A minimally decent measure of individual freedom cannot be specified in the abstract.
Academic text (1999) -
Is this infringement of individual freedoms a step too far?
Academic text (1990)
Synonyms
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1.0
The right to act, speak, or think as you want without being stopped
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3.0
Freedom from control by others, for example when a country is free or a person supports themselves
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4.6
A basic right protected by law against unfair government action, like freedom of speech or religion
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4.3
The right of a group or nation to choose their government
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5.7
Freedom to make your own decisions and act independently
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3.2
The freedom to act, speak, or think without unnecessary restriction
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5.0
A legal and moral claim to be free from unfair arrest and official control
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3.6
Legal protections and choices each person has against unfair treatment
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6.1
Being able to choose and control your own actions and learning
Freedom from control by other people or groups
Antonyms
How Free
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning 'the right or ability of a person to act and think as they choose' is directly and transparently derived from combining 'individual' (a single person) with 'freedom' (ability to act, think, or speak freely). This compositional noun phrase follows a common cross-linguistic pattern and is not idiomatic, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents will readily infer the MWE meaning.
Etymology
Individual freedom paints a simple picture of one person, the individual, free from chains and able to choose their own path, which shows the idea of freedom. So, it means 'the right to act and think as you choose'.