Emanzipieren
Example: Viele Frauen emanzipieren sich im 20. Jahrhundert durch Bildung.
Definition
"Emanzipieren" means to free oneself or others from social, legal, or political restrictions, especially in the context of gaining equal rights or independence. For example, many women emanzipieren themselves in the 20th century through education, asserting their autonomy and equality.
Etymology
The word "emanzipieren" comes from the Latin 'emancipare,' which means 'to set free from control.' Originally used in Roman law for releasing a son from paternal authority, it evolved in German to describe the broader social and political liberation, especially in historical contexts like women's rights.
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