liberation-seeking
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/ˌlɪbəˈreɪʃən ˌsiːkɪŋ/
pursuing freedom
Etymology
'liberation-seeking' originates from the combination of 'liberation' and 'seeking', where 'liberation' comes from Latin 'liberatio', meaning 'a setting free', and 'seeking' is derived from Old English 'sēcan', meaning 'to go in search of'.
'liberation' evolved from the Latin 'liberatio' through Old French 'liberacion', and 'seeking' from Old English 'sēcan', eventually forming the modern English term 'liberation-seeking'.
Initially, 'liberation' meant 'a setting free', and 'seeking' meant 'to go in search of'. Together, they evolved to mean 'actively pursuing freedom'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
actively pursuing or desiring freedom or liberation.
The liberation-seeking activists organized a protest.
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Last updated: 2025/02/12 07:34