liberation
Translation
liberation, release, freeing
Examples
They fought for the liberation of their country.
They fought for the liberation of their country.
The liberation of women was a key social movement.
The liberation of women was a key social movement.
Grammar Patterns
((the liberation of sb./sth.)) the act of freeing (sb./sth.) They fought for the liberation of their country.
Similar Words
Synonyms: freedom, release, emancipation; Antonyms: oppression, subjugation
Etymology
From Latin 'liberatio', from 'liberare' (to set free). The '-tion' suffix indicates an action or state.
Memory Tips
This is the noun form of the verb 'liberate'. It's the act or process of 'liberating' someone or something.