libero

Etymology
From. 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

 * 1)  A central defender to whom no forward is assigned for marking, forming the last line of defence and often initiating the offensive play.
 * 2)  A designated back-row player intended to be used as a ball-control specialist.
 * 1)  A designated back-row player intended to be used as a ball-control specialist.
 * 1)  A designated back-row player intended to be used as a ball-control specialist.

Usage notes

 * in volleyball rules and other official documents, Libero is always capitalised. In common usage it follows normal capitalisation rules and conventions.

Translations

 * Catalan:
 * Dutch:
 * Estonian: vabakaitsja
 * Finnish:
 * French: ,
 * German:
 * Greek: ,
 * Swedish:


 * Chinese:
 * Mandarin: 自由人
 * Estonian:
 * Finnish:
 * French: ,
 * German:
 * Polish:
 * Portuguese:
 * Russian:
 * Swedish:

Noun

 * 1)  a
 * 2)  a sweeper

Noun

 * , sweeper
 * 1)   designated back-row player specialized in defensive skills

Etymology
Borrowed from.

Noun

 * 1)  A.
 * 2)  A, a sweeper.

Etymology
From.

Noun

 * 1)  sweeper, libero

Etymology
.

Adjective

 * 1) free
 * 2) clear, unobstructed
 * 3) free
 * 4) free
 * 5) free
 * 1) free
 * 2) free
 * 1) free
 * 2) free
 * 1) free

Noun

 * , sweeper

Etymology
From.

Adjective

 * 1) free

Etymology
From.

Verb

 * 1) to free, set free, liberate
 * 2) to release, deliver
 * 3) to absolve, acquit
 * 1) to release, deliver
 * 2) to absolve, acquit
 * 1) to absolve, acquit
 * 1) to absolve, acquit

Descendants

 * Iberian-Romance:
 * Borrowings:
 * Iberian-Romance:
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 * Iberian-Romance:
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Etymology
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Noun

 * 1)  sweeper