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
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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Becca Bratcher, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
Community groups and local leaders throughout the region are hosting events to reflect on this history and celebrate Black culture, resilience and liberation.
—Marcus D. Smith, Sacbee.com, 14 June 2025
There are talks about the limitations, and liberations, of having an AI caretaker.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 13 June 2025
The beaches secured, the troops moved inland to begin the long slog of liberation, first of France, then on into Nazi Germany.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 6 June 2025
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“Liberation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/liberation. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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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
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