CEFR B2

freedom fighter

noun

Meaning

A person who struggles against oppression or tyranny, especially by using force, to achieve political freedom for their people.

Examples

The government labeled the rebels as terrorists, but their supporters saw them as freedom fighters.
She dedicated her life to being a freedom fighter for civil rights.

Synonyms: rebel, insurgent, revolutionary, activist

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freedom fighter (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: [ˈfriːdəm ˌfaɪtər]

Definition

A person who struggles against oppression or tyranny, especially by using force, to achieve political freedom for their people.

Examples

The government labeled the rebels as terrorists, but their supporters saw them as freedom fighters.
She dedicated her life to being a freedom fighter for civil rights.

How to Use freedom fighter

freedom fighter for (prepositional phrase): A person who fights for the freedom of a specific group or cause. — "He was a freedom fighter for the independence of his nation."

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