liberation
noun
lib·er·a·tion
ˌli-bə-ˈrā-shən 
1
: the act of liberating : the state of being liberated
2
: a movement seeking equal rights and status for a group
women's liberation
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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Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 24 Feb. 2025
The liberation felt after two big-money players delivered a big result was palpable.
—Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 23 Feb. 2025
Grant, no stranger to the struggle for Black liberation, has spent years working with numerous municipal boards and community organizations around Kansas City committed to sparking change.
—J.m. Banks, Kansas City Star, 22 Feb. 2025
Black Women, Black Freedom Celebrating Black History Month with a look at the role of women in movements for liberation.
—JSTOR Daily, 20 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for liberation
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“Liberation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/liberation. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
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liberation
noun
lib·er·a·tion
ˌlib-ə-ˈrā-shən
1
: the act of liberating : the state of being liberated
2
: a movement seeking equal rights for a group
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