freedom colonies

A form of freedom colony — An African-American municipality or community built by freedmen, former slaves who were emancipated during and after the American Civil War.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of freedom colony
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APA

freedom colonies. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/freedom%20colonies

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“freedom colonies.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/freedom%20colonies. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “freedom colonies,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/freedom%20colonies.

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