free-roaming
|free-roam-ing|
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/ˈfriː ˌroʊ.mɪŋ/
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/ˈfriː ˌrəʊ.mɪŋ/
unrestricted movement
Etymology
Etymology Information
'free-roaming' originates from the combination of 'free' and 'roam', where 'free' meant 'not under the control or in the power of another' and 'roam' meant 'to move about or travel aimlessly or unsystematically'.
Historical Evolution
'free-roaming' evolved from the Old English word 'freo' meaning 'free' and the Middle English word 'romen' meaning 'to wander'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to wander freely', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
able to move freely without restrictions or confinement.
The free-roaming horses were a beautiful sight in the valley.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45