liberation

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noun lib·er·a·tion \ˌli-bə-ˈrā-shən\

Definition of liberation

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

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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 of liberation from the Web

The opposition wants immediate presidential elections and the liberation of political prisoners.

— associated press, Washington Post, "Venezuela opposition leader Capriles tear-gassed at protest", 29 May 2017
Once Iraqi forces take over these last remaining neighborhoods, the Iraqi government will announce the liberation of Mosul from ISIS, the command said.

— mohammed tawfeeq, CNN, "Iraqi forces advance on ISIS-held neighborhoods in western Mosul", 27 May 2017
Lucy isn’t really about a female action star, or one character’s liberation from the chokehold of Hollywood tropes—

— devon maloney, WIRED, "Why Lucy Was a Big Disappointment", 29 July 2014

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First Known Use of liberation

15th century

LIBERATION Defined for English Language Learners

liberation

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Definition of liberation for English Language Learners

: the act or process of freeing someone or something from another's control : the act of liberating someone or something
: the removal of traditional social or sexual rules, attitudes, etc.