as in emancipation
the act of setting free from slavery
the liberation of the slaves was one of the key results of the Civil War
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Recent Examples of liberation
The Hite Report was the first feminist book this man had ever read, his entrée to women’s liberation.
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Literary Hub, 15 Apr. 2026
Mayday is a liberation movement.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 15 Apr. 2026
Whether as liberation fighter or President, Netumbo embodies courage, conviction, and transformative leadership.
—Winnie Byanyima, Time, 15 Apr. 2026
When Kani first met Fugard, several leading opponents of apartheid including Nelson Mandela had just been convicted and imprisoned on Robben Island, and hope for liberation was running dry.
—Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026
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Literary Hub, 15 Apr. 2026
Mayday is a liberation movement.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 15 Apr. 2026
Whether as liberation fighter or President, Netumbo embodies courage, conviction, and transformative leadership.
—Winnie Byanyima, Time, 15 Apr. 2026
When Kani first met Fugard, several leading opponents of apartheid including Nelson Mandela had just been convicted and imprisoned on Robben Island, and hope for liberation was running dry.
—Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for liberation
emancipation
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In all its efforts, the commission highlighted the idea that communication and information are essential resources for social, economic, and cultural emancipation and transformation.—
Stijn Joye,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
23 Apr. 2026
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Jordan Chandler went on to attain legal emancipation from both of his parents.—
Amelia McDonell-Parry,
Rolling Stone,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Liberation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/liberation. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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