Libintador (en. Liberator)

/li-bin-ta-dor/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person or thing that provides freedom or removes obstacles.
He was called the liberator of his town after he freed the people from oppression.
Siya ay tinawag na libintador ng kanyang bayan matapos niyang palayain ang mga tao mula sa pang-aapi.
A person in a position to liberate people from suffering or misfortune.
His desire is to be the liberator of the oppressed in society.
Ang kanyang hangarin ay maging libintador ng mga api sa lipunan.

Etymology

Similar to the word 'libin,' meaning 'to mitigate fear' or 'to defend.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

to become a liberator
to be a defender or savior.
maging libintador

Related Words

liberation
The act of removing obstacles or granting freedom.
pagpapalaya

Slang Meanings

Bringer of joy or entertainment.
He’s such a libintador, everyone at the party is laughing.
Sobrang libintador siya, lahat ng tao sa party ay matawa.
Show-off or someone who draws attention.
He’s really the libintador of the group, always in the spotlight.
Siya talaga ang libintador ng barkada, palaging nasa spotlight.