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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But even when locked in a tense, deadly standoff with the vicious Barbie, Moulin doesn’t break, and his courage and silence helps lead to the liberation of France, while leaving behind a new spirit of strength and resistance.
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Alex Ritman, Variety, 10 May 2025
The Queen's most recent appearance before her latest hospitalization was at a May 4 peace service at the Church of Our Lady in Copenhagen for the 80th anniversary of Denmark’s liberation.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 8 May 2025
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Last week, he was invited to talk in Bassano del Grappa, Italy, for the town’s remembrance of its liberation from the Nazis 80 years ago.
—Mark Sappenfield, Christian Science Monitor, 2 May 2025
Calling for liberation and reclamation by way of educational entertainment was what Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter tour represented.
—Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 2 May 2025
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Alex Ritman, Variety, 10 May 2025
The Queen's most recent appearance before her latest hospitalization was at a May 4 peace service at the Church of Our Lady in Copenhagen for the 80th anniversary of Denmark’s liberation.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 8 May 2025
Recommended Disarray at Pentagon puts spotlight on civilian leadership’s crucial role
Last week, he was invited to talk in Bassano del Grappa, Italy, for the town’s remembrance of its liberation from the Nazis 80 years ago.
—Mark Sappenfield, Christian Science Monitor, 2 May 2025
Calling for liberation and reclamation by way of educational entertainment was what Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter tour represented.
—Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 2 May 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 21 May. 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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