civil liberties
Pronunciation
Noun
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
Basic freedoms, such as speech and privacy, that protect individuals from government overreach.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The group campaigns to protect _____ whenever new surveillance laws are proposed."
Answer: civil liberties
In your own words, what does "civil liberties" mean?
Basic freedoms, such as speech and privacy, that protect individuals from government overreach.
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