la
feminine
/liβeɾaˈθjon/
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Translation
liberation
Word origin
From Latin liberatio, from liberare ('to set free'), from liber ('free'). The same root gives English 'liberation' and 'liberty'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- liberatio
- English cognates
- liberation, liberate, liberty
Grammar
Genderfeminine
Pluralliberaciones
Examples
rehenes.
They celebrated the liberation of the hostages.
.
The liberation of the city came after years of war.
preso .
The prisoner is awaiting his release next month.
.
The movement fought for the liberation of women.
gran .
She felt a great sense of liberation on leaving that job.
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