English Explanatory Dictionary

freedom of the city

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The rights and privileges enjoyed by the freemen of medieval cities (their "citizens"), but not by outsiders, bondsmen, or others.
  2. An honor bestowed by certain cities, towns, and (UK) local councils, including those of rural counties.
noun
  1. Alternative letter-case form of freedom of the city as a modern honor bestowed by a city or British council.

Word forms

freedom of the city

Synonyms

citizenship freemanship

Related words

freedom box freedom ceremony freedom fine freedom scroll freeman honorary freeman key to the city
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