liberation
UK: ˌlɪbəˈreɪʃən | US: ˌlɪbəˈreɪʃən
n. the act of setting someone free from oppression, imprisonment, or control
n. the state of being freed from restrictive social or cultural norms
n. (theology) deliverance from sin or spiritual bondage
liberation = liber<free> + ation<noun suffix>
- liber (from Latin liber, meaning "free")
- ation (a suffix forming nouns indicating an action or process, from Latin -atio)
Etymology Origin:
The word "liberation" traces back to the Latin liberatio, derived from liberare ("to free"), which itself comes from liber ("free"). Historically, it was used in legal and social contexts to denote the freeing of slaves or prisoners. Over time, its meaning expanded to include metaphorical freedoms, such as liberation from societal constraints or spiritual salvation. The root liber is also the source of related words like "liberty" and "liberate," reinforcing the core idea of freedom.
The liberation of the prisoners was celebrated nationwide.
Women's liberation movements fought for gender equality in the 20th century.
The country gained liberation after decades of colonial rule.
Many seek spiritual liberation through meditation.
The revolution aimed at the liberation of the oppressed working class.