What is a freedom fighter

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

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a fighter for freedom, especially a person who battles against established forces of tyranny and dictatorship.

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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

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commando, mercenary, terrorist, irregular, soldier of fortune

  • Our forefathers, our freedom fighters, fought the British to give us this independent India, this grand idea of a democracy.

  • Sabaya’s intimacy elicits intense admiration for these freedom fighters, and compassion for the women they extricate from the figurative jaws of hell.

  • In other words, the free thinker defending freedom of thought.

  • It was also an attack on our freedom of expression and way of life.

  • The more we appease, the more we indulge, the more emboldened the enemies of freedom become.

  • No one wants to align with less freedom at a time like this.

  • The choice between freedom and fear is not difficult when seen with perspective.

  • For this use of the voice in the special service of will-power, or propelling force, it is necessary first to test its freedom.

    Expressive Voice Culture|Jessie Eldridge Southwick

  • It was a life full of freedom, and I shall never cease to be grateful for it, but I must go home soon and look after my affairs.

    Ancestors|Gertrude Atherton

  • Her success increased her confidence in herself and enhanced the boldness and freedom with which she handled her brush.

  • If there is everywhere complete economic freedom, then there will ensue in consequence a régime of social justice.

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  • The primal rigidity of the straight line yields later on to the freedom of an organ.

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: a person who is part of an organized group fighting against a cruel and unfair government or system

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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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