[f. LIBERATION + -IST.] One who sympathizes with the aims of the ‘Liberation Society’ (see prec.); an advocate of disestablishment. Also attrib.
1869. Echo, 12 Oct. He served Mr. Gladstone against the Church on the political platform with Cardinal Cullen and the Liberationists.
1885. Ch. Q. Rev., April, 75. A conclusive reply to Dissenting Liberationists.
1886. Q. Rev., CLXII. 8. According to the wonted Liberationist style of reasoning.
1888. C. A. Lane, Notes Eng. Ch. Hist., II. xxviii. § 8. 242. Liberationist agitators.
So Liberationism, the principles or practice of liberationists.
1881. Ch. Times, 1 July, 437. The evil spirit of Liberationism will be for ever cast out.
1886. Q. Rev., CLXII. 8. Democracy … acting in obedience to Liberationism.
