liberty
gb/lˈɪbɚti/ us/lˈɪbɚti/
B1
English
~ 4200
szabadság, szabadságjog, jog, engedély, veszi magának a bátorságot, kimenő, parti eltávozás
NOUN
B1
1
szabadság
A2
szabadságjog
B2
Usage pattern:
[someone] has the liberty to [do something]
Citizens enjoy greater liberty under the new constitution.
Az új alkotmány értelmében az állampolgárok nagyobb szabadságot élveznek.
Freedom of speech is a basic liberty in many countries.
A szólásszabadság sok országban alapvető szabadságjog.
He fought for the liberty of his people.
The law protects the liberty of all individuals.
They risked their lives to win liberty from foreign rule.
Learner examples
People want liberty to speak freely.
Az emberek szabadságot akarnak ahhoz, hogy szabadon beszélhessenek.
We have liberty to travel anywhere.
Szabadon utazhatunk bárhová.
The new law gives more liberty to workers.
Liberty is important for everyone.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'liberty' with 'license'. 'Liberty' means rightful freedom, while 'license' can mean excessive or improper freedom.
Meaning
Freedom from oppressive control
Collocations
personal liberty
|civil liberty
|individual liberty
|liberty and justice
|loss of liberty
Synonyms
freedom (The most common and general synonym; 'liberty' often has a more formal or political tone.)
Antonyms
oppression (Represents the opposite condition, where people are controlled unfairly and harshly.)
Themes
politics
|law
|society
|core_vocabulary
Definition
The state of being free to live and act as you choose, without unfair limits from authority.
The condition of being free from restrictions or control imposed by authority on one's way of life, behavior, or political views.
NOUN
B2
2
Usage pattern:
[someone] has the liberty of [doing something]
He had the liberty to use the private library.
Engedélye volt arra, hogy használja a magánkönyvtárat.
Guests are at liberty to explore the grounds.
A vendégek szabadon bejárhatják a birtok területét.
I took the liberty of booking a table for us.
She was given the liberty to choose her own team.
Learner examples
You have the liberty to leave early today.
Ma jogodban áll korábban elmenni.
I took the liberty to call you this morning.
Vettem a bátorságot, hogy ma reggel felhívjalak.
They are at liberty to visit anytime.
She has the liberty to decide what to wear.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'liberty' here with general 'freedom'. This sense is about a specific granted permission, not overall freedom.
Meaning
Granted right or privilege
Collocations
take the liberty
|at liberty to
|have the liberty
Synonyms
privilege (Implies a special advantage granted to some; 'liberty' here is more neutral and formal.)
Antonyms
restriction (Represents the removal or absence of the right or permission.)
Themes
law
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A special right or permission that someone has.
A particular right, privilege, or permission granted to an individual by rules, custom, or authority.
NOUN
B2
3
kimenő
B1
Usage pattern:
[someone] is on liberty
The crew was granted two days of liberty in port.
A legénység kétnapos kimenőt kapott a kikötőben.
He spent his liberty exploring the city.
Kimenőjét a város felfedezésével töltötte.
Liberty ended at 0800 hours sharp.
Learner examples
The sailors have liberty this weekend.
A tengerészeknek ezen a hétvégén kimenőjük van.
He enjoys his liberty in the city.
Élvezi a kimenőjét a városban.
After work, they have liberty until Sunday.
Common mistake:
Learners might assume this means general freedom; in military contexts it refers specifically to authorized leave from a ship.
Meaning
Sailor's shore leave
Collocations
shore liberty
|weekend liberty
|granted liberty
Synonyms
shore leave (The standard naval term; 'liberty' is used especially in US Navy contexts.)
Antonyms
duty (Indicates the opposite situation, when sailors must remain on board and work.)
Themes
military
|travel
|work
Definition
Time when sailors can leave their ship and relax on land.
A period when members of a ship's crew are allowed to leave the ship and spend time on land.
Grammar
Dictionary form
liberty
IPA
GB/lˈɪbɚti/
US/lˈɪbɚti/
Syllables & stress
liberty (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (liberty)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: liberty
- Plural: liberties, liberty
Word family
Forms
liberties
noun
Core family
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
unfree
adjective
illiberal
adjective
Advanced or less common
Expressions
at liberty to
1/ˈæt lˈɪbɚti tə/
fixed phrase
formal
Allowed or permitted to do something
Free or allowed to do something.
Examples
- You are at liberty to refuse their offer.
- Employees are at liberty to take breaks when needed.
take the liberty
1/tˈeɪk ðə lˈɪbɚti/
fixed phrase
Act without prior permission
To do something without asking first because you think it is okay.
Examples
- I took the liberty of ordering drinks for everyone before you arrived.
- She took the liberty to correct his mistake in the report.