emancipation
UK/ɪ,mænsɪ'peɪʃ(ə)n/US/i.mænsi'peiʃәn/
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Definitions
n.
The act of freeing someone from slavery, oppression, or restraint
解放，释放
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedemancipate + -ation (act of) = the act of freeing someone. See emancipate for the 'out of the hand' image.
Root cap still carries 163 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.emancipation of slaves奴隶解放
- 2.women's emancipation妇女解放
Example Sentences
- 1.
The Emancipation Proclamation declared millions of slaves free.