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liberated

adjective
lib·​er·​at·​ed | \ ˈli-bə-ˌrā-təd How to pronounce liberated (audio) \

Definition of liberated

: freed from or opposed to traditional social and sexual attitudes or roles a liberated woman a liberated marriage

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Greenfield-Sanders’ film makes the case that Morrison was a covert activist, creating a space for the liberated AfricanAmerican woman within the 1970s Black Power movement as well as the greater melting-pot of the American landscape. Nick Schager, chicagotribune.com, "‘Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am’ review: How one woman broadened the literary landscape," 3 July 2019 Cocoon and these other places very much represent a more socialist, liberated idea of what freedom looks like. Katie Bain, Billboard, "Seth Troxler Discusses The Evolution of Ibiza & Gentrification of Electronic Music," 26 July 2019 It has also been celebrated as the liberated practice of a minority that fought hard for the right to its desires and for places to express them. Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, "Cruising in the Age of Consent," 19 June 2019 Klinger’s father was a liberated survivor from that camp. Sergio Carmona, sun-sentinel.com, "Boynton man proposes memorial for American liberators of Buchenwald," 14 June 2019 The electrons that are liberated speed away, collide with other molecules, and ionize some of them as well. John Timmer, Ars Technica, "Ion drive meets drone, as small plane flies with no moving parts," 21 Nov. 2018 Even the more extreme of the liberated women’s outfits pay lip service to motherhood and more and better child care centers. Charles Mccabe, San Francisco Chronicle, "Motherhood???, Charles McCabe, 1975," 14 June 2018 Other companies may also feel liberated to move forward given the judge’s sweeping decision in favor of AT&T. Creation of a Giant AT&T spent decades snapping up rivals and neighbors. Brent Kendall, WSJ, "A Sweeping Victory for AT&T: Five Takeaways," 12 June 2018 With that, her life as a stay-at-home mom ceases, and her life as a liberated woman of the ‘70s begins. refinery29.com, "This Show Is Based On The Childhood Of A Real Housewife Of Beverly Hills," 6 June 2018

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First Known Use of liberated

1887, in the meaning defined above

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liberated

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English Language Learners Definition of liberated

: freed from or opposed to traditional social and sexual attitudes or ways of behaving

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