liberation
noun
lib·er·a·tion
ˌli-bə-ˈrā-shən 
1
: the act of liberating : the state of being liberated
2
: a movement seeking equal rights and status for a group
women's liberation
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The liberation of the city took weeks.
the liberation of the slaves was one of the key results of the Civil War
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Michelle Goldberg, The Mercury News, 30 Oct. 2024
Universal Standard is launching an actually unique, adaptive, truly collaborative collection today with Jordan Underwood (they/he), a fat liberation advocate, model, and artist.
—Sarah Chiwaya, refinery29.com, 30 Oct. 2024
These women bring an energy that speaks to both resistance and liberation — as descendants of enslaved people and as women.
—Jameelah Nasheed, Essence, 22 Oct. 2024
Introduced to the public in 1974, the design became synonymous with women’s liberation and launched a young Von Furstenberg’s career.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2024
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“Liberation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/liberation. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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liberation
noun
lib·er·a·tion
ˌlib-ə-ˈrā-shən
1
: the act of liberating : the state of being liberated
2
: a movement seeking equal rights for a group
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