liberation

noun

lib·​er·​a·​tion ˌli-bə-ˈrā-shən How to pronounce liberation (audio)
1
: the act of liberating : the state of being liberated
2
: a movement seeking equal rights and status for a group
women's liberation
liberationist noun

Examples of liberation in a Sentence

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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Yet, the beach culture becomes an everyday celebration of liberation, unity, and cultural pride. Photovogue, Vogue, 12 Mar. 2025 But long before he was arrested by federal agents Saturday night, Khalil told CNN he felt called to advocate for the liberation of both the Palestinian and Jewish people as a refugee. Chelsea Bailey, CNN, 11 Mar. 2025 Róisín Pierce Themes of female resistance, liberation, and freedom through making are embedded in Irish designer Róisín Pierce’s approach. Gemma A. Williams, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025 Every child whose inner life FC revealed was a challenge to the system that had failed them; their messages were taken as a source of liberation, whether from actual imprisonment in institutions or from the softer tyranny of meager expectations. Daniel Engber, The Atlantic, 3 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for liberation

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of liberation was in the 15th century

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“Liberation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/liberation. Accessed 19 Mar. 2025.

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liberation

noun
lib·​er·​a·​tion ˌlib-ə-ˈrā-shən How to pronounce liberation (audio)
1
: the act of liberating : the state of being liberated
2
: a movement seeking equal rights for a group

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