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Deliverance

/dɪˈlɪv.ər.əns/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The action of being rescued or set free.

    "The deliverance of the hostages was celebrated by the entire community."
  2. 2

    A state of liberation or release from suffering or oppression.

    "Many seek deliverance from their burdens through faith and community support."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'deliverance' originates from the Middle English term 'deliverance', which is derived from the Old French 'delivrance', meaning 'release' or 'rescue'. The root can be traced back to the Latin 'deliberare', meaning 'to set free'. Over time, the term has evolved to encompass both physical and spiritual connotations of rescue and liberation.

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