Alliberar
Example: Els presos van alliberar-se després de molts anys a la presó.
Definition
"Alliberar" means to set free or release someone or something from confinement, control, or oppression. It often refers to freeing prisoners, captives, or territories, as in the example phrase where prisoners freed themselves after many years in prison.
Etymology
The word "alliberar" comes from the Latin term 'liberare,' meaning to free or liberate. The prefix 'a-' in Catalan intensifies the meaning, so "alliberar" literally means to make free. Did you know? The root 'liber' also gives us words like 'liberty' and 'liberate' in English.
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