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Synonyms for emancipation

Grammar : Noun
Spell : ih-man-suh-pey-shuh n
Phonetic Transcription : ɪˌmæn səˈpeɪ ʃən


Définition of emancipation

Origin :
  • 1630s, "a setting free," from French émancipation, from Latin emancipationem (nominative emancipatio), noun of action from past participle stem of emancipare (see emancipate). Specifically with reference to U.S. slavery from 1785. In Britain, with reference to easing of restrictions on Catholics, etc.
  • noun freedom
Example sentences :
  • Do you find them in the emancipation of the South American Republics?
  • Extract from : « The Works of Whittier, Volume VII (of VII) » by John Greenleaf Whittier
  • Some discontent was caused by the emancipation of the serfs.
  • Extract from : « Punchinello, Vol. 1, No. 12, June 18, 1870 » by Various
  • Emancipation--Ruin--Golden Rule, in your meaning, carried out.
  • Extract from : « Slavery Ordained of God » by Rev. Fred A. Ross, D.D.
  • Portugal, Spain, and Russia, are moving in the work of emancipation.
  • Extract from : « Cleveland Past and Present » by Maurice Joblin
  • God has a great deal to do before he is ready for emancipation.
  • Extract from : « Slavery Ordained of God » by Rev. Fred A. Ross, D.D.
  • The enemy, if enemy there is, of woman's emancipation, is woman herself.
  • Extract from : « The Truth About Woman » by C. Gasquoine Hartley
  • Huxley, who was in favour of the emancipation of women, seems to have held this opinion.
  • Extract from : « The Truth About Woman » by C. Gasquoine Hartley
  • Not "Free from man" is the watch-cry of women's emancipation that surely is to be, but "Free with man."
  • Extract from : « The Truth About Woman » by C. Gasquoine Hartley
  • The first moments of emancipation were delightful to the senses.
  • Extract from : « Beaux and Belles of England » by Mary Robinson
  • The idea of women's emancipation was alive among their principles.
  • Extract from : « Shelley, Godwin and Their Circle » by H. N. Brailsford

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