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

Black Emotional and Mental Health (BEAM)BEAM is a training, movement-building and grant-making organization dedicated to the healing, wellness and liberation of Black communities. —Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 6 Sep. 2025

Different women went through the process differently, but researchers noted that words like freedom, choice, strength and liberation appeared repeatedly in their accounts. —Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025

As the unit begins to work with the French resistance and new recruits, they are faced again with new challenges as the liberation of Western Europe starts to take place. —Giana Levy, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025

Culture and narrative shift work has been instrumental in all kinds of social change, social justice, liberation movements. —Carmen Rios, Flow Space, 5 Sep. 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