English Explanatory Dictionary

free speech

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Freedom of speech; the ability or right to express one's opinions, particularly (strictly) the legal right to do so without the government forbidding it via laws, but also (loosely) the ability to do so without facing social repercussions, or one's employer firing one for it, or social media sites not hosting it on their platforms, etc.
  2. Speech which is protected by this right; public expression of one's opinions that is, or merits being, protected from restraint or censorship.

Pronunciation

/fɹiː ˈspiːtʃ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Persent101-free speech.wav

Word forms

free speech

Synonyms

freedom of speech

Related words

free as in speech free-spoken hate speech compelled speech freedom of movement freedom of contract freedom of the press freedom of religion freedom of assembly right to keep and bear arms

Derived words

free-speecher
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