Synonyms of liberatednext
: freed from or opposed to traditional social and sexual attitudes or roles
a liberated woman
a liberated marriage

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And there were already many claims being made for the nearly $4 billion worth of liberated slaves. David Frum, The Atlantic, 10 June 2026 The story of sheltered squares being exposed to the wider world and liberated is just as relevant now as 50 years ago. Joe Lynch, Billboard, 24 Mar. 2026 Against this backdrop, the most striking thing about Dreamers in Exile is its liberated vitality. Brian Howe, Pitchfork, 6 Mar. 2026 The Ten Commandments describe the kind of relationships the liberated slaves should pursue. James Coffin, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for liberated

Word History

Etymology

from past participle of liberate

First Known Use

1887, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of liberated was in 1887

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“Liberated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/liberated. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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liberated

adjective
lib·​er·​at·​ed
: freed from or opposed to traditional social and sexual attitudes or roles

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