1969, American English, shortening of liberation, used with possessives, originally in Women's Lib. Colloquial shortening libber for liberationist (n.) is attested from 1971.
liability
liable
liaise
liaison
liar
lib
libation
libel
libelous
liberal
liberal arts
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