emancipate

UK
/ɪˈmæn.sɪ.peɪt/
US
/ɪˈmæn.sə.peɪt/

Translations

emancipateverb
emancipated
Past Simple
emancipated
Past Participle
emancipating
Gerund
UK
/ɪˈmæn.sɪ.peɪt/
US
/ɪˈmæn.sə.peɪt/
émanciperLibérer de contraintes légales, sociales ou politiques.
The government decided to emancipate the slaves, granting them freedom and rights.
Le gouvernement a décidé d’émanciper les esclaves, en leur accordant la liberté et des droits.
émanciperSe libérer de l’autorité parentale ou de la tutelle.
At the age of 16, she sought to emancipate herself from her parents to live independently.
À 16 ans, elle a cherché à s’émanciper de ses parents pour vivre de façon indépendante.

Definitions

emancipateverb
To free someone from legal, social, or political restrictions.
The government decided to emancipate the slaves, granting them freedom and rights.
To set free from parental control or guardianship.
At the age of 16, she sought to emancipate herself from her parents to live independently.