liberation

Definitions

The act of setting someone or something free from imprisonment, slavery, or oppression.

The state of being freed from social or political constraints.

The movement for equal rights and status for a particular group.

Examples

The liberation of the city was celebrated with parades and fireworks throughout the streets.

Many people view the invention of the internet as a form of liberation from traditional information barriers.

The movement fought tirelessly for the liberation of all oppressed citizens in the region.

Synonyms

emancipation freedom release deliverance discharge independence autonomy

Antonyms

confinement imprisonment subjugation oppression restraint captivity bondage