freedom of speech

noun

the right of people to express their opinions publicly without governmental interference, subject to the laws against libel, incitement to violence or rebellion, etc.

State of First Amendment www.firstamendmentcenter.org/ Survey reports show what Americans think about their freedoms.

Also called free speech.

Origin:
1940–45

Dictionary.com Unabridged
Based on the Random House Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2012.
Cite This Source

Link To freedom of speech

00:10

00:09

00:08

00:07

00:06

00:05

00:04

00:03

00:02

00:01

Freedom of speech is always a great word to know.

So is flibbertigibbet. Does it mean:

a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.

a fool or simpleton; ninny.

LEARN MORE UNUSUAL WORDS WITH WORD DYNAMO...

American Heritage

Cultural Dictionary

freedom of speech definition

The right to speak without censorship or restraint by the government. Freedom of speech is protected by the First Amendment to the Constitution. (See clear and present danger.)

Word Dynamo Rating For Freedom of speech

People who can define Freedom of speech may know 45,520 words, as many as a 12th grader.

How many words do you know?

Enjoy Dictionary.com ad-free! Learn more

Matching Quote

"Freedom of speech is of no use to a man who has nothing to say and freedom of worship is of no use to a man who has lost his God."

-Franklin D. Roosevelt