liberation movement
nounUK /ˌlɪbəˈreɪʃən ˈmuːvmənt/
US /ˌlɪbəˈreɪʃən ˈmuːvmənt/
A group of people working together to free their country or people from control by others.
The liberation movement helped the country become free.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A campaign to gain equal rights for a group of people.
The women's liberation movement fought for equal pay.
3. An organized effort to end unfair treatment or rules.
The liberation movement demanded fair laws for everyone.
4. A group that fights to free a place from outside rule.
The liberation movement marched for their homeland's freedom.