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liberation theology

noun

Definition of LIBERATION THEOLOGY

:  a religious movement especially among Roman Catholic clergy in Latin America that combines political philosophy usually of a Marxist orientation with a theology of salvation as liberation from injustice
liberation theologian noun
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First Known Use of LIBERATION THEOLOGY

1972

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