freedom fighter
noun
a fighter for freedom, especially a person who battles against established forces of tyranny and dictatorship.
freedom fighters
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pluralof freedom fighter.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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During the day, hunger strikers lie on mattresses under tarpaulins, with portraits of BR Ambedkar and freedom fighters behind them.
From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2026
Its titles, from tales of Hindu deities to biographies of freedom fighters, sold in the millions and were translated into multiple regional languages.
From Barron's ● Feb. 1, 2026
But the teamwork of the performers honors the messy yet undeniably effective cooperation of Alice and her freedom fighters — women who changed the world by not staying silent in their prescribed place.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 21, 2025
Where Season 1 shows how freedom fighters are made, not born, these new episodes depict how revolutions catch fire.
From Salon ● Apr. 22, 2025
He added that it could become a source of inspiration for young freedom fighters.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
