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单词 liberation
释义

liberation

noun

lib·​er·​a·​tion ˌli-bə-ˈrā-shən How to pronounce liberation (audio)
1
: the act of liberating : the state of being liberated
2
: a movement seeking equal rights and status for a group
women's liberation
liberationist
ˌli-bə-ˈrā-sh(ə-)nist How to pronounce liberation (audio)
noun

Synonyms

  • emancipation
  • enfranchisement
  • freeing
  • manumission
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Example Sentences

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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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

liberation

noun

as in emancipation
the act of setting free from slavery the liberation of the slaves was one of the key results of the Civil War

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • emancipation
  • freedom
  • freeing
  • enfranchisement
  • manumission
  • salvation
  • deliverance
  • redemption
  • independence
  • liberty
  • autonomy
  • independency
  • sovereignty
  • sovranty
  • self-government

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • enslavement
  • bondage
  • servitude
  • conquest
  • yoke
  • imprisonment
  • serfdom
  • subjugation
  • captivity
  • thraldom
  • incarceration
  • internment
  • thralldom
  • enchainment
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