Freeborn

Pronunciation: /fribɔrn/

Definitions of freeborn

adjective describing someone who is born free, without any constraints or limitations

Example Sentences

A1 She is a freeborn citizen of this country.

A2 The freeborn children played happily in the park.

B1 In some cultures, being freeborn is considered a privilege.

B2 The freeborn nobility held significant power in the kingdom.

C1 The concept of freeborn individuals has evolved over time.

C2 The rights of freeborn citizens are protected by law.

Examples of freeborn in a Sentence

formal The freeborn citizens of the republic enjoyed certain privileges and rights.

informal My friend proudly claims to be a freeborn American.

slang Yo, I heard she's a freeborn, born with a silver spoon in her mouth.

figurative His love for adventure made him feel like a freeborn spirit, always seeking new experiences.

Grammatical Forms of freeborn

• past tense: freed
• plural: freeborns
• comparative: more freeborn
• superlative: most freeborn
• present tense: freeborn
• future tense: will be freeborn
• perfect tense: have been freeborn
• continuous tense: being freeborn
• singular: freeborn
• positive degree: freeborn
• infinitive: to be freeborn
• gerund: being freeborn
• participle: freeborn

Origin and Evolution of freeborn

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'freeborn' originated in Old English, derived from the combination of 'freo' meaning free and 'beorn' meaning man or warrior.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe someone born free or without servitude, the meaning of 'freeborn' has evolved to represent someone who is inherently noble or of high status.