freeman

• Nom désignant une personne qui n'est pas esclave ni serf, ou une personne à qui ont été accordés les droits et privilèges d'un citoyen ou d'un membre d'une ville ou d'une organisation particulière.

A noun referring to a person who is not a slave or serf, or a person who has been granted the rights and privileges of a citizen or member of a particular city or organization.

1. Free person (historical)B2formal

   A person who is not a slave or serf; a person who has personal liberty.

   Homme libre (historique)

   • In ancient Rome, a freeman had certain legal rights.
   • The document granted him the status of a freeman.
   • Freemen could own property and participate in civic life.

   Antonymesserfslavethrall

2. Honorary citizenC1formalbritish

   A person who has been given the freedom of a city or borough as an honor.

   Citoyen d'honneur d'une ville

   • He was made a freeman of the City of London.
   • The mayor awarded the title of freeman to the local hero.
   • Only a few individuals have been granted the status of freeman in this town.

   Synonymesburgess