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liberation

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /ˌlɪbəˈreɪʃən/

KK: /lɪbəˈreɪʃən/

noun
Definition

The process of setting someone free from restrictions or control, often related to achieving equal rights and freedom.


Example

The liberation of the oppressed people was celebrated with a grand festival.


Conversation
Sloth A
Did you hear about the recent protests for liberation in the city?
Sloth B
Yeah, I saw some videos online; it looked really powerful.
Sloth A
It’s amazing to see people come together for such an important cause.
Sloth B
Absolutely, everyone deserves the chance for liberation and equal rights.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
emancipation
release
freedom
Antonyms
oppression
subjugation
captivity
Root Explanation

Liberation → It is formed from "liber" (meaning free) and "-ation" (a suffix indicating the action or process of). The word "liberation" refers to the process of making someone or something free.

Memory Tip

Think of 'free' ('liber') and the action of making free ('-ation') — that's why liberation means the act of setting someone free.

Visually Confused Words
libration
deliberation
literation
liration
libation
preliberation
nonliberation
hibernation
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