Liberated
ˈlɪbəreɪtɪd
Definitions
2 meaningsTo release someone or something from confinement, captivity, or control. To free from oppression or restriction.
ˈlɪbəreɪt
To set someone or something free from imprisonment, captivity, or oppression.
The soldiers liberated the prisoners of war.
💡 Simply: Imagine your favorite toy is locked away. Liberate means to unlock it and set it free! It's like when the good guys come to a town and free the people from bad guys.
👶 For kids: To make something or someone free.
More Examples
The city was liberated after years of occupation.
She felt liberated after quitting her job.
How It's Used
"The Allied forces liberated Paris in 1944."
"The protesters sought to liberate their country from the dictator's rule."
Having been freed from imprisonment, captivity, or oppression. Feeling a sense of freedom and release.
ˈlɪbəreɪtɪd
Released from imprisonment, captivity, or oppression.
The liberated prisoners were overjoyed to be reunited with their families.
💡 Simply: Feeling super happy and free like when you're finally allowed to play outside! After the bad guys are gone and the people are free.
👶 For kids: Feeling free like a bird.
More Examples
The woman felt liberated after escaping her abusive relationship.
The liberated population welcomed the end of the war.
How It's Used
"The liberated city celebrated its newfound freedom."
"She felt a liberated sense of joy after overcoming her fears."
From Latin *liberatus*, past participle of *liberare* 'to free', from *liber* 'free'.
The term 'liberated' gained widespread use during and after World War II to describe the freeing of occupied territories and people from oppression.
Memory tip
Think of a bird being released from a cage – that's liberation!
Word Origin
"free"