a medal awarded by the president of the U.S. to any citizen who has made an exceptionally meritorious contribution to the security or national interest of the U.S., to world peace, or to cultural or other significant endeavors.
PRESIDENTIAL MEDAL OF FREEDOM
Meaning of PRESIDENTIAL MEDAL OF FREEDOM in English
Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary. Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House . 2012