Meaning
liberator, savior
- A person who frees others from oppression, captivity, or tyranny.
- A deliverer or rescuer.
In a sentence
Il generale fu accolto dalla popolazione festante come un autentico liberatore.
The general was welcomed by the celebrating population as a true liberator.
Chi consideravano i cittadini il vero liberatore della città assediata?
Who did the citizens consider the real liberator of the besieged city?
Non tutti vedevano in quel leader carismatico un liberatore disinteressato.
Not everyone saw a selfless liberator in that charismatic leader.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| liberatore | masculine · singular |
| liberatori | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- The feminine counterpart is 'liberatrice'.
- Often capitalized when referring historically to prominent national heroes.