Meaning & use
freedom symbol
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Meanings
nouncountable
An object, image, or person that represents freedom to a group of people.
Grammar: Takes a/an and has a plural: a freedom symbol, many freedom symbols.
Patterns
- a freedom symbol for someone
- become a freedom symbol
- a symbol of freedom
The statue became a freedom symbol for the whole nation.
For many, the dove is a freedom symbol.
The flag was waved as a freedom symbol during the protests.
nouncountable
Something that people use to show they support liberty and oppose control.
Grammar: Often followed by of: a freedom symbol of resistance.
Patterns
- a freedom symbol of something
- use something as a freedom symbol
The broken chain is a freedom symbol of the end of slavery.
They used the color as a freedom symbol.
Word forms
| plural | freedom symbols |
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Common combinations
- become a freedom symbol
- The bridge became a freedom symbol after the war.
- a powerful freedom symbol
- The song was a powerful freedom symbol.
- a symbol of freedom
- The eagle is a symbol of freedom in the United States.
Synonyms and how they differ
- symbol of liberty
- This is a more formal phrase with the same meaning; freedom symbol is more direct.
- emblem of freedom
- Emblem is slightly more literary and often refers to a design or badge.
Word family
Commonly confused: freedom symbol or symbol of freedom?
freedom symbol vs symbol of freedom
This phrase means the same but is more common in formal writing; freedom symbol is a compound noun.
Practice
Which sentence is correct?
Choose one answer.
Freedom symbol is a countable noun, so it needs a/an in the singular. Option B misses a, C uses a plural form after a, and D uses are with a singular subject.
Make it your own
Write a sentence using “freedom symbol”, then check it and compare it with the examples above.