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

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

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