liberation

[ lib-uh-rey-shuhn ]

noun

1. the act of liberating or the state of being liberated.
2. the act or fact of gaining equal rights or full social or economic opportunities for a particular group.

liberation

/ ˌlɪbəˈreɪʃən /

noun

1. a liberating or being liberated
2. the seeking of equal status or just treatment for or on behalf of any group believed to be discriminated against

   animal liberation

   women's liberation

Derived Forms

• ˌliberˈationist, nounadjective

Other Words From

• liber·ation·ist noun
• nonlib·er·ation noun
• postlib·er·ation adjective
• prelib·er·ation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of liberation¹

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English, from Latin līberātiōn-, stem of līberātiō; equivalent to liberate + -ion

Example Sentences

When Netflix bought her show, 'My Liberation Notes', it became a global hit.

From BBC

A militant group, the Balochistan Liberation Army, said it carried out the bombing in what police are deeming a suicide attack.

From BBC

A separatist militant group, the Baloch Liberation Army, has claimed responsibility for the attack.

From BBC

The album’s title is an anagram of “I Felt Helpless,” reflecting a transformative journey through their album concepts: feel blue, symbolizing the sense of helplessness and loneliness; feel new, symbolizing renewed emotions of positivity and liberation; and feel you, reflecting the solidarity and togetherness of the 13 members.

From Los Angeles Times

“Nov. 5, 2024, will be Liberation Day in America!”

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• abolition
• deliverance
• democracy
• emancipation
• salvation
• sovereignty