Emancipation

/ɪˌmæn.sɪˈpeɪ.ʃən/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The act of freeing someone from restraints or oppression; specifically, the freeing of slaves.

The Emancipation Proclamation was a pivotal moment in American history.

The state of being free from restrictions.

The emancipation of women was a significant social movement in the 20th century.

A legal process through which an individual, typically a minor, gains independence from their parents or guardians.

He petitioned for his emancipation so he could make decisions about his education.

From the Latin 'emancipatio', meaning 'to free from control'.

Emancipation Proclamation

An executive order issued by President Abraham Lincoln that freed slaves in the Confederate states.

Self-emancipation

The act of gaining freedom or independence through one's own efforts.

liberation

The act of setting someone free from imprisonment, slavery, or oppression.

freedom

The power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants.

independence

The fact or state of being independent; self-governance.

Breaking free from expectations.

He felt a sense of emancipation after quitting his dull job.

A mental release from traditional norms.

Her style is all about emancipation from societal standards.