freedman

American  

[freed-muhn] / ˈfrid mən /

noun

plural

freedmen

1. a man who has been freed from slavery.

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freedman British  

/ ˈfriːdˌmæn /

noun

1. a man who has been freed from slavery

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Other Word Forms

• freedwoman noun

Etymology

Origin of freedman

First recorded in 1595–1605; freed ( def. ) + man

Example Sentences

I think we should look back at our secret schools and freedmen schools for inspiration.

From Salon

The young man was found dead in a small room near the entrance to the Hall of the Augustales, a civic order of freedmen, a bit like a freemason lodge.

From Salon

Each tribe also has a unique history with freedmen, whose rights were ultimately spelled out in separate treaties with the U.S.

From Seattle Times

Many were freedmen or even slaves, which may account for their low social standing.

From New York Times

James Redpath, the white director of freedman's education in the region, organized about 30 speeches by Union officers, missionaries and black ministers.

From Salon