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Concept

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Freedom Freedom is understood as either having the ability to act or change without constraint or to possess the power and resources to fulfill one's purposes unhindered. Freedom is often associated with liberty and autonomy in the sense of "giving on ...
, having the ability to do something, without having to obey anyone/anything *
Freethought Freethought (sometimes spelled free thought) is an epistemological viewpoint which holds that beliefs should not be formed on the basis of authority, tradition, revelation, or dogma, and that beliefs should instead be reached by other method ...
, a position that beliefs should be formed only on the basis of logic, reason, and empiricism * Emancipate, to procure political rights, as for a disenfranchised group * Free will, control exercised by rational agents over their actions and decisions * Free of charge, also known as gratis. See
Gratis vs libre The English adjective ''free'' is commonly used in one of two meanings: "at no monetary cost" (''gratis'') and "with little or no restriction" (''libre''). This ambiguity of ''free'' can cause issues where the distinction is important, as it ...
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Computing

* Free (programming), a function that releases dynamically allocated memory for reuse *
Free format An open file format is a file format for storing digital data, defined by an openly published specification usually maintained by a standards organization, and which can be used and implemented by anyone. Open file format is licensed with open lic ...
, a file format which can be used without restrictions * Free software, software usable and distributable with few restrictions and no payment *
Freeware Freeware is software, most often proprietary, that is distributed at no monetary cost to the end user. There is no agreed-upon set of rights, license, or EULA that defines ''freeware'' unambiguously; every publisher defines its own rules for the ...
, a broader class of software available at no cost


Mathematics

* Free object ** Free abelian group **
Free algebra In mathematics, especially in the area of abstract algebra known as ring theory, a free algebra is the noncommutative analogue of a polynomial ring since its elements may be described as "polynomials" with non-commuting variables. Likewise, the p ...
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Free group In mathematics, the free group ''F'S'' over a given set ''S'' consists of all words that can be built from members of ''S'', considering two words to be different unless their equality follows from the group axioms (e.g. ''st'' = ''suu''−1 ...
** Free module ** Free semigroup * Free variable


People

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Free (surname) Free is a surname. Notable people with the surname include: * Ana Free (born 1987), Portuguese musician * Ann Cottrell Free (1916–2004), American journalist * Arthur M. Free (1879–1953), American politician * Chandra Free (born 1981), American ...
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Free (rapper) Marie Antoinette Wright (born February 7, 1968), better known by her stage name, Free, is an American media personality, television producer, choreographer and philanthropist. She rose to fame as the first host of BET's ''106 & Park''. She was ...
(born 1968), or Free Marie, American rapper and media personality * Free, a pseudonym for the activist and writer
Abbie Hoffman Abbot Howard "Abbie" Hoffman (November 30, 1936 – April 12, 1989) was an American political and social activist who co-founded the Youth International Party ("Yippies") and was a member of the Chicago Seven. He was also a leading proponen ...
* Free (active 2003–), American musician in the band
FreeSol FreeSol is an alternative soul band from Memphis, Tennessee. History The name, “FreeSol”, refers to a state of mind - a freedom of expression - with a main objective of never conforming to the usual way of doing things. Armed with this philo ...


Arts and media


Film and television

* ''Free'' (film), a 2001 American dramedy * ''
Free! ''Free!'' is a Japanese anime television series produced by Kyoto Animation and Animation Do. The series is loosely based on the light novel, , written by Kōji Ōji, which received an honorable mention in the second Kyoto Animation Awar ...
'', a Japanese anime series starting in 2013 * "Free" (''Desperate Housewives''), a television episode


Music


Bands and groups

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Free (band) Free were an English rock band formed in London in 1968, best known for their hit songs " All Right Now" and "Wishing Well". Although renowned for their live shows and non-stop touring, their studio albums did not sell very well until their ...
, an English rock band 1968–1973 *
Free!! Free!! was a Spanish mákina group composed of Alberto Tapia and Pedro Miras. They are known for being one of the most representative groups of the 90's Spanish "Mákina" phenomenon, at the time when this genre crossed over from dance club ...
, a Spanish mákina band 1994–2004 *
The Free The Free were a German eurodance Euro-Dance (sometimes referred to as Euro-NRG, Euro-electronica or Euro) is a genre of electronic dance music that originated in the late 1980s in Europe. It combines many elements of hip hop, techno, Hi-NR ...
, a German eurodance band 1994–1999 *
Have Heart Have Heart was an American straight edge hardcore punk band formed in New Bedford, Massachusetts in 2002. The band recorded a demo that was released in 2003. In 2004, they released the ''What Counts'' EP ( Think Fast! Records), with their debut ...
, re-formed as Free since 2009, an American straight edge band


Albums

* ''Free'' (Airto album) or the title song, 1972 * ''Free'' (Benny Golson album), 1963 * ''Free'' (Bonfire album) or the title song, 2003 * ''Free'' (Brad Johner album) or the title song, 2003 * ''Free'' (Chico DeBarge album) or the title song, 2003 * ''Free'' (Cody Simpson album) or the title song, 2015 * ''Free'' (Concrete Blonde album), 1989 * ''Free'' (Dana International album) or the title song, 1999 * ''Free'' (David Garrett album), 2007 * ''Free'' (Gavin DeGraw album) or the title song, 2009 * ''Free'' (For Real album) or the title song, 1996 * ''Free'' (Free album), 1969 * ''Free'' (Iggy Pop album) or the title song, 2019 * ''Free'' (Kate Ryan album) or the title song, 2008 * ''Free'' (Jann Arden album) or the title song, 2009 * ''Free'' (Kierra Sheard album) or the title song, 2011 * ''Free'' (Lisa Shaw album) or the title song, 2009 * ''Free'' (Mao Abe album) or the title song (see below), 2009 * ''Free'' (Marcus Miller album), 2007 * ''Free'' (Negativland album), 1993 * ''Free'' (OSI album) or the title song, 2006 * ''Free'' (The Party album) or the title song, 1992 * ''Free'' (Prince Markie Dee album) or the title song, 1992 * ''Free'' (Rick Astley album), 1991 * ''Free'' (Rivermaya album), 2000 * ''Free'' (Twin Atlantic album) or the title song, 2011 * ''Free'' (Virtue album) or the title song, 2003 * ''Free...'' (EP), by Acid King, or the title song, 2001 * ''
Free (Based Freestyles Mixtape) ''Free (Based Freestyles Mixtape)'' is a collaborative mixtape by American rappers Lil B and Chance the Rapper Chancelor Johnathan Bennett (born April 16, 1993), known professionally as Chance the Rapper, is an American rapper, singer-songw ...
'', by Lil B and Chance the Rapper, 2015 * ''Free'', by Hundredth, 2015 * ''free*'', by
Jim's Big Ego Jim's Big Ego is a Boston, Massachusetts-based band formed in 1995 under the leadership of singer/songwriter Jim Infantino, who was named as the best new artist of 1995 by the National Academy of Songwriters.''Eugene Register-Guard''"Jim's Big E ...
, 2008 * ''Free'', by
Libera Libera may refer to: * Libera (mythology), a Roman goddess of fertility * Libera (choir), a boy vocal group from London * ''Libera'' (film), a 1993 comedy film * "Libera" (song), a song by Italian artist Mia Martini * ''Libera'' (gastropod), a ...
, 2004 * ''Free'', by
Planetshakers Planetshakers is a contemporary worship music band, a central part of Planetshakers Church in Melbourne, Australia. With over 30 albums, the band toured annually to the US, UK, Europe, South Africa, Asia, South America, Australia and New Zealan ...
, 2008 * ''Free'', by Stone, 1992


Songs

* "Free" (Broods song), 2016 * "Free" (Chicago song), 1971 * "Free" (Dara Maclean song), 2011 * "Free" (Deniece Williams song), 1976 * "Free" (Erika song), 2007 * "Free" (Estelle song), 2004 * "Free" (Haley Reinhart song), 2012 * "Free" (Mao Abe song), 2008 * "Free" (Mýa song), 2001 * "Free" (Natalia Kills song), 2011 * "Free" (Pete Murray song), 2011 * "Free" (Phish song), 1996 * "Free" (Rudimental song), 2013 * "Free" (Sarah Brightman song), 2003 * "Free" (Train song), 1998 * "Free" (Ultra Naté song), 1997 * "Free" (Zac Brown Band song), 2010 * "Free", by Alesha Dixon from '' Fired Up'', 2006 * "Free", by Bacon Popper, 1998 * "Free", by Blue October UK from ''
One Day Silver, One Day Gold ''One Day Silver, One Day Gold'' is the third album by the British synthpop band Blue October. Track listing # "It's Not Enough" # "I Never Thought I'd See You Cry" # "Un-done" # "Free" # "Nervous Energy" # "Pushing" # "Somewhere" # "Are We The ...
'', 2005 * "Free", by the Cars from '' Move Like This'', 2011 * "Free", by Cat Power from ''
You Are Free ''You Are Free'' is the sixth studio album by Cat Power, the stage name and eponymous band of American singer-songwriter Chan Marshall. It was released in 2003 on Matador Records. The album features guest appearances by Dave Grohl of Foo Fighter ...
'', 2003 * "Free", by
Charlie Puth Charles Otto Puth Jr. (; born December 2, 1991) is an American singer and songwriter. His initial exposure came through the viral success of his song videos uploaded to YouTube. Puth initially signed with the record label eleveneleven after p ...
, 2020 * "Free", by Dani Harmer, the theme from ''
Dani's House ''Dani's House'' is a British children's comedy series broadcast on CBBC and starring Dani Harmer. The first series premiered on 26 September 2008, and its fifth series concluded on 19 July 2012. It has received several awards and nominations f ...
'', 2008 * "Free", by Depeche Mode, B-side of " Precious", 2005 * "Free", by Destiny's Child from '' Destiny Fulfilled'', 2004 * "Free", by
DJ Quicksilver Orhan Terzi (born 28 June 1964), better known by his stage name DJ Quicksilver, is a German-Turkish DJ and music producer. His stage name derives from his days taking part in DJ contests, where a mercury column would gauge audience reaction. Ear ...
, 1997 * "Free", by Donna De Lory from ''
Bliss BLISS is a system programming language developed at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) by W. A. Wulf, D. B. Russell, and A. N. Habermann around 1970. It was perhaps the best known system language until C debuted a few years later. Since then, C b ...
'', 2000 * "Free", by Enrique Iglesias from '' 7'', 2003 * "Free", by Ginny Owens from ''
Without Condition ''Without Condition'' is the debut album by contemporary Christian music singer Ginny Owens. It charted two Billboard album charts, peaking at number 39 on the Heatseekers Albums chart and number 25 on the Top Contemporary Christian music chart. ...
'', 1999 * "Free", by Graffiti6 from '' Colours'', 2010 * "Free", by H.E.R. from ''
H.E.R. Gabriella Sarmiento Wilson (born June 27, 1997), known professionally as H.E.R. (pronounced "her", an acronym for "Having Everything Revealed"), is an American singer, songwriter, musician and actress. She has received several awards includin ...
'', 2017 * "Free", by Jeremy Camp from '' Reckless'', 2013 * "Free", by
Jon Secada Juan Francisco Secada Ramírez (born October 4, 1961), better known as Jon Secada, is a Cuban-born American singer. He has won two Grammy Awards and sold 15 million records, making him one of the best-selling Latin music artists. His music f ...
, 2006 * "Free", by Little Big Town from '' The Breaker'', 2017 * "Free", by Louis the Child from ''
Here for Now ''Here for Now'' is the debut studio album by American electronic music DJ duo Louis the Child. It was released on June 26, 2020 through Interscope Records. Track listing * indicates an additional producer * indicates a co-producer * in ...
'', 2020 * "Free", by the Martinis from '' Empire Records: The Soundtrack'', 1995 * "Free", by Michelle Williams from '' Journey to Freedom'', 2014 * "Free", by
Mikolas Josef Mikoláš Josef (; born 4 October 1995), known professionally as Mikolas Josef, is a Czech singer-songwriter and former model. He represented the Czech Republic in the Eurovision Song Contest 2018 in Lisbon, Portugal with the song "Lie to Me", ...
, 2016 * "Free", by Nakatomi, 1995 * "Free", by Parcels, 2021 * "Free", by Pink from ''
Try This ''Try This'' is the third studio album by American singer Pink, released on November 11, 2003, by Arista Records. Wanting to expand more on the rock sound, which she explored on her previous record, ''Missundaztood'', for ''Try This'' Pink collabo ...
'', 2003 * "Free", by Plumb from ''
Beautiful Lumps of Coal ''Beautiful Lumps of Coal'' is the third album by Christian singer Plumb. After undergoing many member changes, a record label change and marriage, Tiffany Arbuckle Lee decided to go solo. This release features the songs "Real", "Sink-N-Swim", "F ...
'', 2003 * "Free", by Powerman 5000 from '' Transform'', 2003 * "Free", by Primal Scream from ''
Give Out But Don't Give Up ''Give Out But Don't Give Up'' is the fourth studio album by Scottish rock band Primal Scream. It was released on 28 March 1994 in the United Kingdom by Creation Records and in the United States by Sire Records. It peaked at number 2 on the UK A ...
'', 1994 * "Free", by Prince from ''
1999 File:1999 Events Collage.png, From left, clockwise: The funeral procession of King Hussein of Jordan in Amman; the 1999 İzmit earthquake kills over 17,000 people in Turkey; the Columbine High School massacre, one of the first major school shoot ...
'', 1982 * "Free", by Quiet Riot from '' Rehab'', 2006 * "Free", by Stephanie Mills from ''
Born for This! ''Born for This!'' is a studio album by American singer Stephanie Mills. It was released by Lightyear Entertainment on August 3, 2004 in the United States. The album features re-arranged productions of Mills's hit songs such as " Never Knew Love L ...
'', 2004 * "Free", by Stevie Wonder from ''
Characters Character or Characters may refer to: Arts, entertainment, and media Literature * ''Character'' (novel), a 1936 Dutch novel by Ferdinand Bordewijk * ''Characters'' (Theophrastus), a classical Greek set of character sketches attributed to The ...
'', 1987 * "Free", by Stryper from ''
To Hell with the Devil ''To Hell with the Devil'' is the third studio album, by the Christian metal band Stryper, released in 1986. It was the first Christian metal album to achieve platinum status, selling over one million copies. It remained the best-selling Christi ...
'', 1986 * "Free", by VAST from '' Music for People'', 2000 * "Free", by
Why Don't We Why Don't We, shortened to WDW, are an American boy band consisting of Jonah Marais, Corbyn Besson, Daniel Seavey, Jack Avery, and Zach Herron. They were formed in 2016 and have released two studio albums and six extended plays. History 2016–2 ...
, 2016 * "Free", by
Will Downing Wilfred "Will" Downing (born November 29, 1963) is an American singer and songwriter. He is married to singer Audrey Wheeler, who was a member of the R&B group Unlimited Touch. Biography Downing enrolled in Erasmus Hall High School in Brooklyn ...
, 1988 * "Free", by Yu Yamada, the ending theme for the anime ''
Basquash! is a Japanese anime television series animated by Satelight. Created by Shōji Kawamori and Thomas Romain, the series aired on MBS between April and October 2009. The anime is licensed by Maiden Japan. Plot The story takes place in th ...
'', 2009 * "Free", written by
Irving Berlin Irving Berlin (born Israel Beilin; yi, ישראל ביילין; May 11, 1888 – September 22, 1989) was a Russian-American composer, songwriter and lyricist. His music forms a large part of the Great American Songbook. Born in Imperial Russi ...


Other media

* ''Free'' (Anderson book), a 2009 economics book by Chris Anderson * ''Free'' (Ypi book), a 2021 memoir by Lea Ypi * Free (''Soul Eater''), a character from the manga and anime ''Soul Eater''


Organizations

* Fight Repression of Erotic Expression, a University of Minnesota student group, now the
Queer Student Cultural Center The Queer Student Cultural Center is the current incarnation of the coming out, gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, genderqueer, intersex, and allied communities organization of the University of Minnesota campuses that has been active since May 1 ...
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Foundation for Rational Economics and Education The Foundation for Rational Economics and Education (FREE) is an American libertarian organization. It was founded in 1976 by U.S. Congressman Ron Paul, who led the organization. Publications At its inception, the foundation began publication of ...
, a libertarian think tank founded by Ron Paul * Foundation for Research on Economics and the Environment, a think tank that promotes free-market environmentalism * Free (ISP), a French internet service provider *
Free Airlines Free Airlines is an air operator out of N'Dolo Airport, Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo The Democratic Republic of the Congo (french: République démocratique du Congo (RDC), colloquially "La RDC" ), informally Congo-Kinshasa, DR ...
, a Kinshasa Congolese air operator


Other

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Free (cigarette) Free was Brazilian brand of cigarettes, currently owned and manufactured by Souza Cruz, a subsidiary of British American Tobacco. History The brand was launched in 1984 (one of the slogans: ''"Free-A matter of common sense"''). Nowadays, it ...
, from Brazil *
Free, Indiana Free is an unincorporated community in Parish Grove Township, Benton County, in the U.S. state of Indiana Indiana () is a U.S. state in the Midwestern United States. It is the 38th-largest by area and the 17th-most populous of the 50 S ...
, USA; an unincorporated community * Free content, material without significant legal usability restrictions *
Voyah Free The Voyah Free is an all-electric and plug-in hybrid, 5-seater full-size crossover SUV manufactured by Voyah (岚图). The Voyah Free was put into production in the third quarter of 2021 for the Chinese market. In late 2022, the Voyah Free (the L ...
, an electric car


See also

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Freestyle (disambiguation) Freestyle may refer to: Brands * Reebok Freestyle, a women's athletic shoe * Ford Freestyle, an SUV automobile * Coca-Cola Freestyle, a vending machine * ICD Freestyle, a paintball marker * Abbott FreeStyle, a blood glucose monitor by Abbott Lab ...
* Freedom (disambiguation) *
Freed (disambiguation) Freed may refer to: People * Alan Freed (1921–1965), American radio personality * Arthur Freed (1894–1973), American film producer and lyricist * Dan Freed (born 1959), American mathematician * Gene Freed (1930–2009), American bridge player ...
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Freeman (disambiguation) Freeman, free men, or variant, may refer to: * a member of the Third Estate in medieval society (commoners), see estates of the realm * Freeman, an apprentice who has been granted freedom of the company, was a rank within Livery companies * Free ...
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