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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The visit comes ahead of Colombia’s July 20th Independence Day — a milestone that was facilitated by Haiti, which provided arms and soldiers to help in its liberation and that of Venezuela, Ecuador and Panama from under Spanish rule. Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 18 July 2025 Investment income for the quarter, propelled by a remarkable turnaround for the markets generally since the lows of liberation day, should see a significant boost. Michael Khouw, CNBC, 14 July 2025 These reparative justice efforts are part of the long legacy of the freedom, liberation, and civil rights movements. Tim Ryan, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 July 2025 Instead, her allies are calling for her death to be transformed into an engine of liberation of the hostages.. Deborah Danan, Sun Sentinel, 26 June 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 25 Jul. 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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