Emancipation movement
Example: The emancipation movement significantly changed society in the 19th century.
Definition
"Emancipation movement" refers to a social or political campaign aimed at achieving freedom and equal rights for a particular group, often those who have been oppressed or enslaved. It seeks to abolish restrictions and promote liberty, justice, and equality within society.
Etymology
The term "emancipation movement" combines 'emancipation,' derived from the Latin 'emancipare,' meaning 'to free from control or bondage,' with 'movement,' which refers to a collective effort or campaign. Did you know? The word 'emancipation' originally related to freeing a child from paternal authority in Roman law.
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"Emancipation movement" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (C1) - set 1", containing 198 commonly used words.
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