"freedman" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 自由人（指获释的奴隶）

Definition

自由人指曾经是奴隶但后来获得自由（通常是被正式释放）的男性。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

这个词是历史用语，主要用于讨论古代社会的奴隶制（如古罗马或美国废奴前）。专指男性，女性形式为“freedwoman”。常见于学术和历史语境。

Examples

After many years in slavery, he became a freedman.

经过多年奴役，他成为了一名**自由人**。

A freedman had more rights than a slave.

**自由人**比奴隶有更多权利。

In Ancient Rome, a freedman could even run a business.

在古罗马，**自由人**甚至可以经商。

After he was declared a freedman, his life changed completely.

在被宣告为**自由人**之后，他的生活彻底改变了。

Every freedman in the city attended the annual celebration.

城里所有的**自由人**都参加了年度庆典。

Being a freedman didn’t always mean full equality.

成为**自由人**并不总意味着完全平等。