/ Dictionary / Index F freedom of the city: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: free'dom of the cit'y Pronunciation: [key] nominal citizenship in a city, conferred as an honor upon important visitors. (formerly) official citizenship in a city, conferred upon distinguished nonresidents. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. freedom of speech freedom of the press Related Content Daily Word Quiz: nonchalant Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language