Empowerment

noun

noun ·4 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The achievement of political, social or economic power by an individual or group.

    "Hence, the anonymity that digital technological tools can provide ultimately leads to empowerment of student opinion and input."

  2. 2
    the act of conferring legality or sanction or formal warrant wordnet
  3. 3
    The process of supporting another person or persons to discover and claim personal power.

    "The new model, by contrast, is about empowerment. It’s about listening, not talking. It’s about compassion, empathy and humility. It’s about understanding that power is amplified when it’s shared."

  4. 4
    The state of being empowered (either generally, or specifically).
  5. 5
    Government programs encouraging advancement of blacks. South-Africa

Synonyms

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accessionagencyanointmentappointmentarrogationassignment

Example

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"Anne Hathaway has been appointed by the United Nations as a global goodwill ambassador to promote gender equality and the empowerment of women."

Etymology

From empower + -ment.

Related phrases

black economic empowermentyouth empowerment

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