Liberia
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.”
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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_____ was founded in the 19th century partly as a settlement for freed slaves from the United States.
Etymology
From Latin liber, "free," plus the place-forming suffix -ia — the country's name literally means "land of the free."
Rhymes for Liberia
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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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