Phrase guide

freedom of thought

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

The right of an individual to hold or consider a fact, viewpoint, or thought, independent of the viewpoints of others.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

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Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

the right to hold unpopular ideas

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Broader terms: human right

History

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Across languages

Translations

9 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 思想自由 (sīxiǎng zìyóu) — right of an individual
  • Dutch: vrijheid van gedachte — right of an individual
  • Finnish: ajatuksenvapaus — right of an individual
  • French: liberté de pensée — right of an individual
  • German: Gedankenfreiheit — right of an individual
  • Italian: libertà di pensiero — right of an individual
  • Polish: wolność myśli — right of an individual
  • Portuguese: liberdade de pensamento — right of an individual
  • Swedish: tankefrihet — right of an individual