emancipation
Pronunciation
Noun
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
The act of freeing someone from legal, social, or political restrictions, especially slavery.
Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
liberation
freedom
Antonyms
enslavement
oppression
Usage notes
"Emancipation" is a strong, historically loaded word, most often used for the ending of slavery or serious legal restrictions.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The country still celebrates the anniversary of _____ each year."
Answer: emancipation
In your own words, what does "emancipation" mean?
The act of freeing someone from legal, social, or political restrictions, especially slavery.
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