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Synonyms & Similar Words
freedom
emancipation
release
deliverance
independence
liberty
autonomy
self-governance
sovereignty
unshackling
manumission
enfranchisement
vindication
exoneration
acquittal
absolution
pardon
reprieve
rescue
salvation
redemption
extrication
disentanglement
unfettering
unchaining
loosening
freeing
discharge
dismissal
Meaning of Liberation
The primary meaning of the word "Liberation" refers to the act or process of gaining or providing freedom from restriction, captivity, or oppression.
Definitions
- The act of setting someone free from a state of oppression, captivity, or restriction
- The state of being free from a state of oppression, captivity, or restriction
- The act of gaining or providing freedom, especially from an oppressive or restrictive system or situation
Etymology of Liberation
The word "Liberation" originates from the Latin word "liberare," which means to set free, and the suffix "-tion," which forms a noun indicating a process or action.
Historically, the term has been used in various contexts, including political, social, and philosophical discussions, to describe the process of achieving freedom from oppressive systems or situations.
Example Uses
- The country celebrated its liberation from colonial rule with a grand ceremony.
- The new policy aimed at the liberation of women from traditional gender roles.
- The artist's work was a powerful symbol of liberation and freedom of expression.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
oppression
subjugation
enslavement
captivity
imprisonment
confinement
restraint
restriction
limitation
bondage
servitude
subordination
domination
control
repression
suppression
tyranny
despotism
autocracy
dictatorship
totalitarianism