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Term: Freedman

Noun (singular):

A freedman refers to a formerly enslaved person who has been set free.

Example sentence:

After the abolition of slavery, many freedmen struggled to rebuild their lives in a society still rife with discrimination.

Noun (plural):

Freedmen is the plural form of freedman.

Example sentence:

The community of freedmen established their own schools to ensure education for their children.

Adjective:

If used as an adjective, freedman refers to something related to the status or life of freedmen.

Example sentence:

The freedman community showed great resilience and determination in the face of adversity.

Related Products:

• Books on the history of freedmen
• Books on the abolition of slavery and freedmen