Definitions

1. noun

men who have been freed from slavery, especially in ancient Rome.

“The freedmen played an important role in the construction of Roman public buildings.”

2. noun

people who have been freed from a particular situation or constraint, especially a social or economic one.

“The freedmen of the inner city found it difficult to access quality education and employment opportunities.”

3. noun

adult sons of freedmen in ancient Rome.

“The law of the Twelve Tables granted rights to the freedmen, including the right to own property.”