Phrase guide

freedom to roam

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

The general public's right to access public or privately owned land for their own recreation or exercise.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: everyman's right, right to roam

Antonyms: none provided

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Across languages

Translations

10 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Dutch: allemansrecht — right to access public or privately owned land
  • Estonian: igaüheõigus — right to access public or privately owned land
  • Finnish: jokamiehenoikeus — right to access public or privately owned land
  • French: droit d'accès à la nature — right to access public or privately owned land
  • German: Jedermannsrecht — right to access public or privately owned land
  • German: Wegefreiheit — right to access public or privately owned land
  • Icelandic: almannaréttur — right to access public or privately owned land
  • Norwegian: allemannsretten — right to access public or privately owned land
  • Scottish Gaelic: còir air fàrsan — right to access public or privately owned land
  • Swedish: allemansrätten — right to access public or privately owned land