emancipation
Translation
emancipation, liberation, freeing
Examples
The Emancipation Proclamation was a historic document.
The Emancipation Proclamation was a historic document.
She fought for the emancipation of women.
She fought for the emancipation of women.
Grammar Patterns
((of sb./sth.)) the freeing of (sb./sth.) from slavery or restraint She fought for the emancipation of women.
((from sth.)) the freeing from social or political restrictions They sought emancipation from poverty.
Similar Words
Synonyms: liberation, freedom, release; Antonyms: enslavement, subjugation
Etymology
From Latin 'emancipare' (to free from control), from 'e-' (out) + 'mancipium' (ownership), which comes from 'manus' (hand) + 'capere' (to take).
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'e-' (out of) + 'man' + 'cipation' (sounds like participation). Taking a man out of forced participation.