Liberation

Pronunciation: /lɪbəˈreɪʃən/

Definitions of liberation

noun the act of setting someone or something free from imprisonment, slavery, or oppression

Example Sentences

A1 Freedom is a type of liberation.

A2 The soldiers fought for the liberation of their country.

B1 The liberation of the oppressed people was a long and difficult process.

B2 The liberation of the prisoners was a cause for celebration.

C1 The liberation of the city from enemy forces was a turning point in the war.

C2 The liberation of the slaves marked a significant moment in history.

Examples of liberation in a Sentence

formal The country celebrated its liberation from colonial rule.

informal We finally achieved our liberation from that awful job.

slang I'm all about that self-liberation, man.

figurative Reading books is a form of mental liberation.

Grammatical Forms of liberation

• past tense: liberated
• plural: liberations
• comparative: more liberated
• superlative: most liberated
• present tense: liberate
• future tense: will liberate
• perfect tense: have liberated
• continuous tense: is liberating
• singular: liberation
• positive degree: liberated
• infinitive: to liberate
• gerund: liberating
• participle: liberated

Origin and Evolution of liberation

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'liberation' originated from the Latin word 'liberatio', which is derived from the verb 'liberare' meaning 'to set free'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'liberation' has evolved to encompass not just physical freedom but also social, political, and emotional freedom. It is now commonly used in the context of liberation movements and struggles for equality and justice.