empowerment
noun/ɪmˈpaʊərmənt/
Frequency rank: #7,305 most common English word
Meaning
the process of giving someone more confidence, freedom, or power to control their own life.
Example sentence
The new program focuses on empowerment for young women in rural communities.
Synonyms & related words
- liberation
- enablement
- independence
- freedom
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