liberation

noun
UK: /lɪbəˈreɪʃən/
US: /ˌlɪbəˈreɪʃən/

  1. The act of setting someone or something free from imprisonment, slavery, or oppression.

    1. The animals needed liberation from the small cages.
    2. After years of struggle, the country celebrated its liberation from colonial rule.

  2. The process of trying to achieve equal rights and opportunities for a particular group in society.

    1. Women's liberation became a major social movement.
    2. The gay liberation movement fought for equal rights and social acceptance.

  3. Freedom from limits on thought or behavior.

    1. Yoga can bring liberation to your body and soul.
    2. Many people seek financial liberation so they can pursue their passions.

Synonyms

emancipation release deliverance redemption freedom

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "liberation" in English means: The act of setting someone or something free from imprisonment, slavery, or oppression., The process of trying to achieve equal rights and opportunities for a particular group in society., Freedom from limits on thought or behavior..

The phonetic transcription of "liberation" is /lɪbəˈreɪʃən/ in British English and /ˌlɪbəˈreɪʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "liberation": emancipation, release, deliverance, redemption, freedom.

Example usage of "liberation": "The animals needed liberation from the small cages.". More examples on the page.