liberation (B1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˌlɪbəˈreɪʃən/
Definition
The act or process of freeing someone or something from confinement, oppression, or control.
Examples
The liberation of the prisoners was a major turning point in the war.
She dreamed of the day when she would achieve financial liberation.
The country celebrated its liberation from foreign rule with parades and fireworks.
How to Use liberation
- liberation of (prepositional phrase)
- Referring to the act of freeing something or someone from a specific entity or situation. — "The liberation of the hostages was successful."
- struggle for liberation (collocation)
- To fight or strive intensely to gain freedom from control or oppression. — "The country's history is marked by a continuous struggle for liberation."
- achieve liberation (collocation)
- To successfully gain freedom from confinement, control, or oppression. — "After decades of resistance, they finally achieved liberation."
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