Kagawasan

freedom; libertyNoun

Alternative meanings

freedom; liberty; independence; the right to act, think, or speak without oppression; absence of unjust restrictions

Pronunciation

ka-ga-WAH-san

Root and affixes

From gawas, meaning outside or to go out, with the ka- -an pattern forming an abstract noun.

Variants or conjugations

libertad; kagawasnon; kaluwasan; freedom of expression; freedom of religion

Related words and expressions

outside; rights; justice; nation; politics; independent

Meaning and usage notes

Kagawasan is the main form for freedom or liberty. Libertad also exists as a Spanish loanword. For “free” as available or no-cost, Cebuano uses other forms depending on context.