Liberation — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˌli-bə-ˈrā-shən/ lib·er·a·tion

Meaning & Definition of Liberation

Liberation (noun)

  1. the act of liberating, the state of being liberated
  2. a movement seeking equal rights and status for a group

Liberation (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. the act of setting free from slavery

    "the liberation of the slaves was one of the key results of the Civil War"

    similar: emancipation, enfranchisement, freeing, manumission
    related: deliverance, redemption, salvation, autonomy, freedom, independence, independency, liberty, self-government, sovereignty
    opposite: enslavement
    near: bondage, serfdom, servitude, thralldom, yoke, captivity, enchainment, imprisonment, incarceration, internment, conquest, subjugation

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Liberation

The most common words with a similar meaning to Liberation:

emancipation, enfranchisement, freeing, manumission

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Liberation

Words with the opposite meaning of Liberation:

enslavement

Related Words for Liberation

deliverance, redemption, salvation, autonomy, freedom, independence, independency, liberty, self-government, sovereignty

Near Antonyms of Liberation

bondage, serfdom, servitude, thralldom, yoke, captivity, enchainment, imprisonment, incarceration, internment, conquest, subjugation

Word Forms of Liberation

Derived words: liberationist (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Liberation

Middle English liberacion "deliverance," borrowed from Middle French & Latin; Middle French, "action of freeing," borrowed from Latin līberātiōn-, līberātiō "setting free, release, acquittal," from līberāre "to give free status to (a slave), release" + -tiōn-, -tiō, suffix of verbal action liberate

First known use: 15th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Liberation

Words & Phrases Containing Liberation

liberation theology

Frequently Asked Questions about Liberation

What does "Liberation" mean?

"Liberation" means the act of liberating, the state of being liberated. As a noun, it is defined as: the act of liberating, the state of being liberated.

What is another word for "Liberation"?

Other words for "Liberation" include emancipation, enfranchisement, freeing and manumission. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Liberation" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Liberation"?

There are 14 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Liberation". Common alternatives include emancipation, enfranchisement, freeing and manumission.

What is the opposite of "Liberation"?

Antonyms of "Liberation" include enslavement. Near antonyms include bondage, serfdom, servitude and thralldom.

How do you use "Liberation" in a sentence?

Examples of "Liberation" in a sentence: "the liberation of the slaves was one of the key results of the Civil War".

Is "Liberation" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Liberation" is a noun.

Is "Liberation" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C1-level word, "Liberation" is typical of Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE), IELTS band 7.0–8.0, TOEFL iBT 95–113, PTE Academic 76–84, TOEIC Listening & Reading 945+. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Liberation"?

"Liberation" is pronounced /ˌli-bə-ˈrā-shən/ and divided into syllables as lib·er·a·tion.