emancipator
Definitions
A person who sets someone free from slavery, oppression, or legal restraint.
One who releases others from social, political, or intellectual bondage.
Examples
Abraham Lincoln is often remembered by history as the Great Emancipator for his role in ending slavery.
The revolutionary leader was hailed as an emancipator who freed the nation from the shackles of colonial rule.
Many citizens gathered at the statue of the emancipator to celebrate the anniversary of their newfound freedom.
Synonyms
liberator deliverer rescuer savior manumitter freer redeemer