noun
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
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone who frees people from oppression, captivity, or control.
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- Plural
- liberators
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Etymology
From Latin liberator, "one who sets free," from liberare, "to free."
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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.".
