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Synonyms & Similar Words
liberated
freed
released
unshackled
unfettered
autonomous
independent
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sovereign
unrestricted
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unconstrained
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Meaning of Emancipated
The primary meaning of the word "Emancipated" is being free from restraint or control.
Definitions
- The state of being free from restraint or control, especially from a state of slavery or servitude.
- * The act of freeing someone from a state of slavery, servitude, or restraint.
- * Officially or legally freed from a state of dependence, restriction, or obligation.
Etymology of Emancipated
The word "Emancipated" originates from the Latin words "e" (meaning "out" or "away from") and "manus" (meaning "hand" or "control"), with "cipare" meaning "to take" or "to seize".
Historically, the term "emancipation" was used to describe the act of freeing slaves or serfs from their bondage.
Example Uses
- The enslaved people were emancipated by the new law, granting them freedom and equal rights.
- * After years of struggle, the women's movement had finally emancipated themselves from societal expectations and stereotypes.
- * The country was emancipated from colonial rule, becoming an independent nation.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
enslaved
oppressed
subjugated
dominated
controlled
restricted
confined
imprisoned
captive
bound
shackled
fettered
restrained
constrained
limited
regulated
governed
dependent
subservient
obedient
compliant
submissive
enslaved
enthralled
enthralled
vassalized
colonized
occupied