De emancipatie
Example: De emancipatie van vrouwen was een belangrijke mijlpaal in de geschiedenis.
Definition
"De emancipatie" refers to the process of gaining equal rights and freedoms, especially in social, political, or legal contexts. It often describes efforts to achieve equality for marginalized groups, such as the emancipation of women, which marks significant progress in history.
Etymology
The word "de emancipatie" comes from the Latin 'emancipatio,' meaning 'the act of setting free.' It originally referred to freeing a child from parental authority, but over time it evolved to signify broader social liberation. Did you know that the concept of emancipation became especially prominent during various civil rights movements?
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"De emancipatie" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - History - (B2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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