Liberation

Definition

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

Parts of Speech

• Noun

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˌlɪbəˈreɪʃən/
• Respelling: lib-er-AY-shun (with "lib" as in "rib," "er" as in "her," "AY" as in "say," and "shun" as in "nation")

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˌlɪbəˈreɪʃən/
• Respelling: lib-uh-RAY-shun (with "lib" as in "rib," "uh" as in "sofa," "RAY" as in "say," and "shun" as in "nation")

In both dialects, "liberation" places the primary stress on the third syllable, "RAY." The American pronunciation includes a pronounced "er" sound, while the British pronunciation has a softer "uh" sound in the middle.

Etymology

The term "liberation" is derived from the Latin word "liberatio", from "liberare", which means 'to set free', itself from "liber", meaning 'free'.

Derivatives

• Liberator
• Liberatory
• Liberationist
• Liberate
• Liberating

Synonyms

• Emancipation
• Release
• Deliverance

Antonyms

• Oppression
• Captivity
• Imprisonment

Usage

Liberation is commonly used in contexts such as political movements, social justice, and historical events where individuals or groups are freed from restrictive or oppressive conditions.

Related Terms

• Freedom: The power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants without hindrance or restraint.
• Emancipation: The act of freeing someone from slavery or oppression.
• Revolution: A forcible overthrow of a government or social order in favor of a new system.

Detailed Definition

Noun

• Liberation (Noun): The act of setting someone free from imprisonment, slavery, or oppression.
  • Example: "The liberation of the prisoners was a key objective of the campaign."

• Liberation (Noun): The state of being freed from restrictions or limitations.
  • Example: "After years of struggle, the nation finally achieved liberation from colonial rule."