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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His myopia was at least as deleterious to the liberation of the unconscious mind as his charisma were beneficial. Jonathon Keats, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025 Does liberation always have to come in pendulum swings, rather than as a less reactive, more thoughtful widening of one’s embrace? Sara Holdren, Vulture, 28 Apr. 2025 This year marks the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz, the largest and deadliest Nazi concentration camp, ending a horrific chapter in human history. Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2025 In this Jubilee year, may Easter also be a fitting occasion for the liberation of prisoners of war and political prisoners! Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA Today, 22 Apr. 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 2 May. 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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