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freedom fighter

American  

noun

freedom fighters plural
  1. a fighter for freedom, especially a person who battles against established forces of tyranny and dictatorship.


freedom fighter British  

noun

  1. a militant revolutionary

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Origin of freedom fighter

First recorded in 1940–45

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As a lifelong pacifist, Senesh was hardly an obvious choice as a freedom fighter.

From The Wall Street Journal Nov. 17, 2025

The Galactic Emperor’s top henchman and the freedom fighter Luke Skywalker were related?

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 23, 2025

Named for Olaudah Equiano, a freedom fighter who liberated himself by selling rum, it’s a meaningful gift.

From Salon Dec. 16, 2024

"Me, myself, I am a freedom fighter and I want them to be free from the Sambisa Forest regardless of the situation they find themselves when they come out, whether Muslim or married or not."

From BBC Mar. 31, 2024

A freedom fighter must take every opportunity to make his case to the people.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

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