as in liberation
the act of setting free from slavery
a book discussing the role that emancipation played in the nation's history
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Recent Examples of emancipation
In all its efforts, the commission highlighted the idea that communication and information are essential resources for social, economic, and cultural emancipation and transformation.
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Stijn Joye, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Apr. 2026
Jordan Chandler went on to attain legal emancipation from both of his parents.
—Amelia McDonell-Parry, Rolling Stone, 22 Apr. 2026
As of the emancipation of Jews in Austria Hungary in 1867, Jews were allowed to move freely across the region.
—Marcy Thompson, Scientific American, 16 Apr. 2026
Yet emancipation came with a bargain.
—Kenneth L. Marcus, Boston Herald, 13 Apr. 2026
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Stijn Joye, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Apr. 2026
Jordan Chandler went on to attain legal emancipation from both of his parents.
—Amelia McDonell-Parry, Rolling Stone, 22 Apr. 2026
As of the emancipation of Jews in Austria Hungary in 1867, Jews were allowed to move freely across the region.
—Marcy Thompson, Scientific American, 16 Apr. 2026
Yet emancipation came with a bargain.
—Kenneth L. Marcus, Boston Herald, 13 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emancipation
liberation
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Overcoming the decades-long generational belief that certain colors, prints, and fabrics are reserved for specific seasons and occasions—or worse, outright forbidden—has been one of today's greatest stylistic triumphs; if only for the sheer liberation of finally letting go of what others think.—
Lucía Tejo,
Glamour,
26 Apr. 2026
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The denomination emphasizes African Americans' dignity and liberation, Stahl said.—
BrieAnna J. Frank,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Emancipation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emancipation. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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