liberation

/ˌlɪbəˈɹeɪʃən/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: liberations

Sense 1

Meaning · English

The act of liberating or the state of being liberated.

Noun

Examples

The liberation of American slaves was accomplished by the Department of War, that of British slaves by the Exchequer.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

Synonym of conquest or theft.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “liberation” mean?

The act of liberating or the state of being liberated.

Is “liberation” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.