What does liberation mean?
Liberation means The act of liberating or the state of being liberated..
Liberation
/ˌlɪbəˈɹeɪʃən/ · noun
Meaning
The act of liberating or the state of being liberated..
Definitions by Sense
- The act of liberating or the state of being liberated.
- (euphemistic or ironic) Synonym of conquest or theft.
- (politics) The achievement of equal rights and status, particularly as seen as freedom from historic and structural oppression.
Example Sentences
The liberation of American slaves was accomplished by the Department of War, that of British slaves by the Exchequer.
People saw in the elders, who were closer to death, the manifestation of the divine force that was thought to achieve its full liberation at death.
women's liberation... black liberation... gay liberation...
Synonyms for liberation
Antonyms for liberation
Related Words
Word Forms
- liberations
Usage Notes
Choose a synonym only when it preserves the intended meaning, tone, and grammar of the full sentence.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for liberation?
Common synonyms include emancipation, independence, conquest or theft, discharge.
What is the opposite of liberation?
Possible antonyms include enslavement, oppression.
How do you use liberation in a sentence?
The liberation of American slaves was accomplished by the Department of War, that of British slaves by the Exchequer.
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