a republic in West Africa; established in 1822 by Americans as a way to free negro slaves
"After years of hardship, the freed slaves finally arrived at their new home in Liberia."
A country in West Africa. Official name: Republic of Liberia.
"After years of civil war, the people of Liberia are finally rebuilding their nation under its official title, the Republic of Liberia."
The word comes from the Latin līber, meaning "free," combined with the suffix -ia to denote a place. Originally, it referred to a location associated with freedom.