Definitions

liberty

[lib-er-tee] / ˈlɪb ər ti /

NOUN

freedom

Synonyms

STRONG

autarchy authorization autonomy birthright choice convenience decision deliverance delivery dispensation emancipation enfranchisement enlightenment exemption franchise immunity independence leave leisure liberation license opportunity permission prerogative privilege relaxation release rest right sanction self-determination self-government sovereignty suffrage unconstraint

WEAK

carte blanche free speech power of choice

Antonyms

STRONG

denial dependence hold prohibition refusal responsibility veto work

WEAK

arrest imprisonment incarceration restraint

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Among other ventures, the Trump family founded World Liberty Financial, which issues its own tokens and is attempting to grow into a prominent crypto platform.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

Liberty Utilities says customers will not lose power, and NV Energy frames the arrangement as always having been temporary.

From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026

Sun was a financial supporter of World Liberty Financial, the Trump family’s crypto venture, but later sued it; World Liberty countersued.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

Human rights advocacy group Liberty has warned that UK police forces already use earlier versions of facial recognition technology, which combine footage recorded on body-worn cameras with software to provide retrospective facial recognition searches.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

Back in New York he seems to have spied for the British while claiming to be a Son of Liberty.

From "George Washington, Spymaster" by Thomas B. Allen

Vocabulary lists containing liberty

Preamble to the U.S. Constitution (1787)

Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!

The Bill of Rights

Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!

Abraham Lincoln's "Gettysburg Address" (1863)

Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!