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
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Martín-Baró developed the field of liberation psychology, which argues that oppression in society must be addressed to enable mental health and well-being.
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Annmarie Caño, The Conversation, 3 Apr. 2025
The gritty, empowering track explores personal strength and liberation in the face of isolation.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 2 Apr. 2025
Given Beethoven’s associations with revolutionary liberation, this seems a deliberate nod.
—Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 24 Feb. 2025
The liberation felt after two big-money players delivered a big result was palpable.
—Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 23 Feb. 2025
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Annmarie Caño, The Conversation, 3 Apr. 2025
The gritty, empowering track explores personal strength and liberation in the face of isolation.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 2 Apr. 2025
Given Beethoven’s associations with revolutionary liberation, this seems a deliberate nod.
—Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 24 Feb. 2025
The liberation felt after two big-money players delivered a big result was palpable.
—Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 23 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for liberation
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“Liberation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/liberation. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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