Freedman (noun)

A man who has been freed from slavery.

Origin:

The word "freedman" comes from the old english "frēodmann" which means "free man", derived from "frēo" meaning "free" and "mann" meaning "man". the term was used in ancient rome to refer to a slave who had been granted freedom.

Examples:

1. After the Civil War, many former slaves became freedmen and were granted their freedom.
2. The Roman Republic had a class of citizens called freedmen, who were former slaves.
3. Many freedmen struggled to make a living and provide for their families after the abolition of slavery.
4. Freedmen were given the right to vote and hold office after the passage of the 15th Amendment to the United States Constitution.
5. The Freedmen's Bureau was established to help newly freed slaves transition to freedom and provide them with education and employment opportunities.