Welsh edit

Etymology edit

From rhydd (free) +‎ bryd (aim, intent) +‎ -edd (-ness).

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /r̥ɪðˈvrɪdɛð/

Noun edit

rhyddfrydedd m (uncountable)

  1. liberality, openmindedness, broadmindedness
  2. (politics) liberalism
    Synonym: rhyddfrydiaeth

Related terms edit

Mutation edit

Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal aspirate
rhyddfrydedd ryddfrydedd unchanged unchanged
Note: Some of these forms may be hypothetical. Not every possible mutated form of every word actually occurs.

Further reading edit

  • R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “rhyddfrydedd”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies