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Liberia
leye-BEER-ree-uh
Liberia (name) means a country on the west coast of Africa, officially the Republic of Liberia. Example: “Liberia was founded in the 19th century partly as a settlement for freed slaves from the United States.”
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A country on the west coast of Africa, officially the Republic of Liberia.
"Liberia was founded in the 19th century partly as a settlement for freed slaves from the United States."
"Liberia was founded in 1822 by the American Colonization Society whose goal was to resettle freed slaves in Africa."
— Mitchell McCluskey and Larry Madowo, Trump praises ‘good English’ of Liberian president, prompting criticism across Africa (2025)
How to use Liberia
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA West African country whose name reflects its founding as a home for freed slaves.
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Etymology
From Latin liber, "free," plus the place-forming suffix -ia — the country's name literally means "land of the free."
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What does “Liberia” mean?
The word “Liberia” means a country on the west coast of Africa, officially the Republic of Liberia. In plain terms, a West African country whose name reflects its founding as a home for freed slaves.
How do you pronounce “Liberia”?
“Liberia” is pronounced leye-BEER-ree-uh (/laɪˈbɪɹ.i.ə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Liberia” in a sentence?
Here is “Liberia” used in a sentence: “Liberia was founded in the 19th century partly as a settlement for freed slaves from the United States.”
What part of speech is “Liberia”?
“Liberia” is a name.
Where does the word “Liberia” come from?
The word “Liberia” comes from Latin. From Latin liber, "free," plus the place-forming suffix -ia — the country's name literally means "land of the free.".
Is “Liberia” a common word?
“Liberia” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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