freeman
Pronunciation: [ˈfriːmən]
Word
Context: "social status"
(noun) a person who is not a slave or serf and has the rights of a citizen. It means someone who is free to live their life without being owned by anyone else.
Example
In ancient times, a freeman could own land and make their own choices.
Example
The serfs were not freemen because they had to work for their lord without any rights.
Example
What rights does a freeman have that a serf does not?
Context: "legal status"
(noun) a member of a guild or a city who has special privileges. This means they are part of a group that gives them certain rights and freedoms in that community.
Example
Being a freeman of the city allowed him to vote and start a business.
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Without being a freeman, he could not participate in important city decisions.
Example
What does it take to become a freeman of the city?
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