"liberation theology" meaning in All languages combined

See liberation theology on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: liberation theologies [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|-|+}} liberation theology (usually uncountable, plural liberation theologies)
  1. A range of Christian political movements interpreting the teachings of Jesus in relation to liberation from unjust economic, social, or political conditions, first discussed in Latin America. Wikipedia link: liberation theology Tags: uncountable, usually
    Sense id: en-liberation_theology-en-noun-rCcjLzi8 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries, Christianity, Leftism, Socialism

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