freedom is not free
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Also seen as: freedom ain't free · freedom isn't free · freedom's not free
Meaning · English
For freedom to exist as a legal right in a country, it has to actively be fought for and protected (e.g. by the military).
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
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Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “freedom is not free” mean?
For freedom to exist as a legal right in a country, it has to actively be fought for and protected (e.g. by the military).
Is “freedom is not free” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.