Liberation
/ˌlɪbəˈreɪʃən/noun
The act of setting someone free from imprisonment, slavery, or oppression.
Did you know?The root of 'Liberation' is tied to the ancient Roman goddess Libertas, who personified freedom and was often worshipped during times of societal change and upheaval.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*leig-
“to be free, to let go”
Latin
Latin
liber
“free, unrestricted, or unbound”
Late Latin
Late Latin
liberatio
“the act of freeing, release”
Old French
Old French
liberation
“release, setting free”
Middle English
Middle English
liberacioun
“the act of freeing or being freed”
Modern English
English
liberation
“the act of setting someone or something free”