To emancipate
Example: The new laws helped to emancipate the enslaved population quickly.
Definition
"To emancipate" means to set someone free from legal, social, or political restrictions, especially from slavery or oppression. It involves granting rights and freedoms that were previously denied, allowing the emancipated individuals to live independently and with equal status.
Etymology
The word "to emancipate" originates from the Latin verb 'emancipare,' which means 'to free from control.' It combines 'ex-' meaning 'out' and 'manus' meaning 'hand,' literally suggesting 'to take out of someone's hand.' Did you know? This term historically referred to freeing children from the control of their fathers.
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"To emancipate" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (B2) - set 1", containing 210 commonly used words.
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