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liberator

LIH-buh-ray-tuh

Liberator (noun) means a person who frees others from captivity or oppression. Example: “Simón Bolívar is remembered in South America as a great liberator.”

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A person who frees others from captivity or oppression.
"Simón Bolívar is remembered in South America as a great liberator."

How to Use Liberator

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In plain EnglishSomeone who frees people from oppression, captivity, or control.

Word Forms

liberators plural

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Etymology

From Latin liberator, "one who sets free," from liberare, "to free."

Origin: Latin

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “liberator” mean?

The word “liberator” means a person who frees others from captivity or oppression. In plain terms, someone who frees people from oppression, captivity, or control.

How do you pronounce “liberator”?

“Liberator” is pronounced LIH-buh-ray-tuh (/ˈlɪbəɹeɪtəɹ/ in IPA).

How do you use “liberator” in a sentence?

Here is “liberator” used in a sentence: “Simón Bolívar is remembered in South America as a great liberator.”

What is the opposite of “liberator”?

The opposite of “liberator” — its antonyms — are enslaver and oppressor.

What part of speech is “liberator”?

“Liberator” is a noun.

Where does the word “liberator” come from?

The word “liberator” comes from Latin. From Latin liberator, "one who sets free," from liberare, "to free.".

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