freewoman

/ˈfriːwʊmən/

Definitions

1. noun

A woman who is free from the control of a man, especially in the sense that she owns property in her own right.

“In medieval England, a freewoman could own and inherit land.”

2. noun

A woman who is not a slave or a servant, but a person with freedom and rights.

“The freewoman stood up for her rights and fought against oppression.”

Synonyms

  • free woman
  • independent woman
  • unencumbered woman

Antonyms

  • bondwoman
  • servant
  • slave