Özgüdülerinden

Özgüdülerinden is a Turkish term that translates to "freedmen" or "emancipated slaves" in English. It refers to individuals who were formerly enslaved and have subsequently gained their freedom. This status was historically recognized in various societies, including the Ottoman Empire, where legal and social distinctions were often made between freeborn individuals and those who had been freed.

The process of gaining freedom, or manumission, could occur through various means. A slave might be granted freedom by their owner, often as a reward for loyal service, upon reaching a certain age, or as stipulated in the owner's will. In some cases, slaves could also purchase their own freedom, provided they could accumulate sufficient funds. Once freed, özgüdülerinden often retained certain social ties to their former owners or masters, and their legal status, while free, could still be influenced by their past. They were generally permitted to engage in economic activities, own property, and form families, but their rights and opportunities might differ from those of freeborn citizens. The integration of özgüdülerinden into society varied across different historical periods and regions, with some experiencing greater social mobility and acceptance than others.