Phrase guide

free port

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A port or other area with relaxed jurisdiction of customs, tax rule or related national regulations.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

a port open on equal terms to all commercial vessels

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: port

3

noun

Meaning 3

an area adjoining a port where goods that are intended for reshipment can be received and stored without payment of duties

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: free zone

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: area, country

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

13 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 自由港 (zìyóugǎng) — port with relaxed customs
  • Dutch: vrijhaven — port with relaxed customs
  • Finnish: vapaasatama — port with relaxed customs
  • French: port franc — port with relaxed customs
  • German: Zollfreigebiet — port with relaxed customs
  • German: Freihafen — port with relaxed customs
  • Indonesian: pelabuhan bebas — port with relaxed customs
  • Marathi: खुले बंदर (khule bandar) — port with relaxed customs
  • Norwegian Bokmål: frihavn — port with relaxed customs
  • Polish: wolny port — port with relaxed customs
  • Polish: port wolnocłowy — port with relaxed customs
  • Spanish: puerto franco — port with relaxed customs
  • Swedish: frihamn — port with relaxed customs