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

liberationist

ˌli-bə-ˈrā-sh(ə-)nist 

noun

Synonyms

• emancipation

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

Recent Examples on the Web

When collective desires for liberation are overtaking our political landscape while creating rhetoric around our very bodies to do it, beauty feels almost archaic as a desire. —Akilah Sailers, Essence, 29 Oct. 2025

There is a space between stimulus and response, and in that space is the freedom of choice, and in our choice is our liberation and our growth. —Fortune Editors, Fortune, 29 Oct. 2025

In the great debate between integration and separation, which approach would ultimately bring Black Americans true liberation? —Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2025

While Mamdani has received a torrent of scrutiny over his unwavering commitment to Palestinian liberation and attacks from both Democrats and Republicans over his socialistic policies, the rally served to drive home the message that Mamdani’s platform has been a winning one. —Alex J. Rouhandeh, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing liberation

• liberation theology

Rhymes for liberation

• abdication
• aberration
• abjuration
• abnegation
• abrogation
• acceptation
• acclamation
• acclimation
• accusation
• activation
• actuation
• acylation

Kids Definition

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