liberatory
|li-ber-a-to-ry|
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/ˈlɪbərəˌtɔri/
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/ˈlɪb(ə)rətəri/
causing or relating to freedom
Etymology
'liberatory' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'liberatorius', where 'liber' meant 'free'.
'liberatory' changed from Late Latin 'liberatorius' (and related Modern Latin/French forms such as 'libératoire') and eventually became the modern English word 'liberatory'.
Initially, it meant 'relating to a liberator or the act of freeing', but over time it evolved into its current broader meaning of 'serving to free or bring about liberation.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
serving to free; giving or bringing liberation or emancipation.
The protest was described as a liberatory moment for many marginalized communities.
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Adjective 2
relating to or characteristic of movements, ideas, or practices aimed at achieving liberation (often used in political or social contexts).
Scholars discussed the liberatory potential of community-based education programs.
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Last updated: 2025/10/10 03:49