freedom-fighting
|free/dom/fight/ing|
/ˈfriːdəm ˌfaɪtɪŋ/
struggle for freedom
Etymology
'freedom-fighting' originates from the combination of 'freedom' and 'fighting', where 'freedom' meant 'the state of being free' and 'fighting' meant 'engaging in combat'.
'freedom-fighting' evolved from the concept of 'freedom' and 'fighting' being used together to describe acts of rebellion or resistance against oppression.
Initially, it meant 'engaging in combat for freedom', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act of fighting to achieve or maintain freedom, often against an oppressive regime.
The rebels were engaged in freedom-fighting against the dictatorship.
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Last updated: 2025/02/12 07:22