die Emanzipation
Translation
emancipation, liberation, empowerment
Examples
Die Emanzipation der Frauen ist wichtig.
The emancipation of women is important.
Er kämpfte für die Emanzipation von Unterdrückten.
He fought for the emancipation of the oppressed.
Grammar Patterns
emancipation of ((sb./sth.)) The emancipation of the slaves was proclaimed.
emancipation from ((sth.)) Emancipation from poverty is their main goal.
Similar Words
Befreiung (liberation), Gleichberechtigung (equal rights), Unabhängigkeit (independence)
Etymology
From Latin 'emancipatio', meaning 'release from paternal authority'. 'e-' (out of) + 'mancipium' (ownership).
Memory Tips
It's a cognate with the English 'emancipation'. Think of freeing a 'man' (person) from control.