C1noun 5K

Liberation

UK /["/ˌlɪbəˈreɪʃn/"]/ US /["/ˌlɪbəˈreɪʃn/"]/ Pronunciation

Definition

the act or process of freeing a country or a person from the control of somebody else

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In simple words: The act of setting someone free from oppression or confinement.

Examples

• a war of liberation
• women’s struggle for liberation during the 1970s
• liberation from poverty

Usage notes

Used in political, social, or personal contexts; appropriate in discussions about rights or freedom. May not be suitable for casual conversations.

Grammar pattern

liberation + object

Memory hint

Think of a 'liberation' day when people celebrate their freedom.

Collocations

• seek liberation
• achieve liberation
• fight for liberation
• liberation movement
• call for liberation

Synonyms

• freedom
• independence
• release
• emancipation
• liberty

Antonyms

• oppression
• confinement
• bondage

Common mistakes

• Confused with 'liberate' (verb) and 'liberation' (noun).
• Using it in informal contexts where 'freedom' might be more appropriate.
• Overusing the term in casual settings, where simpler words are better.