El lliure albir
Example: Cada persona té dret a viure segons el seu lliure albir.
Definition
"El lliure albir" refers to the philosophical concept of free will, meaning the ability of individuals to make choices and decisions independently, without being determined by external forces or fate. It emphasizes personal autonomy in deciding one's actions and life path.
Etymology
The phrase "el lliure albir" comes from Catalan, where "lliure" means free and "albir" means will or judgment. It traces back to Latin roots: "liber" for free and "arbitrium" meaning judgment or choice. Did you know? The concept has been debated by philosophers since ancient times.
Learn to use this word actively
"El lliure albir" appears in the Vocaplus list "", containing 105 commonly used words.
Would you like to not only understand these words, but also remember them and use them actively? Create a free account and select Catalan as the language you want to learn.
Create a free account
