The freedom of expression
Example: The freedom of expression allows people to share their ideas openly.
Definition
"The freedom of expression" refers to the right of individuals to openly communicate their thoughts, ideas, and opinions without censorship or restraint, especially in speech, writing, and other forms of communication, enabling open and democratic dialogue in society.
Etymology
The phrase "the freedom of expression" combines 'freedom,' derived from Old English 'freodom,' meaning liberty or state of free will, with 'expression,' from Latin 'expressio,' meaning to press out or convey. Together, they emphasize the liberty to convey one's thoughts freely.
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"The freedom of expression" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Philosophy - (A2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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