emancipation

noun
UK: /ɪˌmænsɪˈpeɪʃən/
US: /ɪˌmænsəˈpeɪʃən/

  1. The act of setting someone free from slavery or control.

    1. The slaves wanted emancipation.
    2. Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation was a crucial moment in American history promoting eventual emancipation.

  2. The process of gaining equal rights or status.

    1. Women fought for their emancipation.
    2. The social emancipation of marginalized groups requires sustained effort and policy change.

Synonyms

deliverance freedom independence release liberation
emancipation verb

  1. To set free from slavery or oppression.

    1. They wanted to emancipate slaves.
    2. The law sought to emancipate children from exploitative labor practices.

  2. To release from parental care and responsibility; to become independent.

    1. He was emancipated at 16.
    2. Many young adults seek emancipation from their parents to gain autonomy over their lives.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "emancipation" in English means: The act of setting someone free from slavery or control., The process of gaining equal rights or status..

The phonetic transcription of "emancipation" is /ɪˌmænsɪˈpeɪʃən/ in British English and /ɪˌmænsəˈpeɪʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "emancipation": deliverance, freedom, independence, release, liberation.

Example usage of "emancipation": "The slaves wanted emancipation.". More examples on the page.