libero
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libero¹
- /ˈlɪbəɹəʊ/ UK
- /ˈlɪbəɹoʊ/ US
- /lɪˈbɛɹoʊ/ US, nonstandard
Where it comes from
From Italian libero (literally “free one”). So called because he has no direct opponent to mark and is therefore free to join in the offensive. The volleyball use is younger.
noun liberos
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A central defender to whom no forward is assigned for marking, forming the last line of defence and often initiating the offensive play.
Nicknamed “Der Kaiser”, Beckenbauer was as elegant as he was dominant, and such was his assurance in possession that he came to master the modern sweeper role, or libero. More so, he is credited with creating it.
Similar: sweeper
- A designated back-row player intended to be used as a ball-control specialist.
Libero²
noun Liberos
- Alternative letter-case form of libero (volleyball).
Translations
Talk about this word "libero." Wiktionary, via Micwyn, micwyn.com/word/libero. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026. libero. (n.d.). In Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Retrieved November 6, 2026, from https://micwyn.com/word/libero "libero." Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Accessed November 6, 2026. https://micwyn.com/word/libero.Cite this
@misc{libero_2026,
title = {libero},
howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
year = {2026},
url = {https://micwyn.com/word/libero},
urldate = {2026-11-06}
}
