From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishfreedom fighterˈfreedom ˌfighter noun [countable] REBELLION/REVOLUTIONsomeone who fights in a war against an unfair or dishonest government, army etc This shows grade level based on the word's complexity. a fighter for freedom, especially a person who battles against established forces of tyranny and dictatorship. THIS QUIZ ON BLUE OPPOSITES WILL SURELY "BLUE" YOU AWAY What do you think the opposite of blue is? See how much you know about the many ways we can describe the opposite of blue. What does SAFFRON symbolize in Hindu traditions? TAKE THE QUIZ TO FIND OUT First recorded in 1940–45 free delivery, free diving, freedman, Freedmen's Bureau, freedom, freedom fighter, Freedom Food, Freedomites, freedom march, freedom of assembly, freedom of association Dictionary.com Unabridged Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2022 commando, mercenary, terrorist, irregular, soldier of fortune
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: a person who is part of an organized group fighting against a cruel and unfair government or system
A person who, typically as part of an organized movement, revolts against or forcibly resists an oppressive political or social system. A person engaged in armed rebellion or resistance against an oppressive government or foe.
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