CEFR B2

empowerment

noun

Meaning

The process of giving someone official authority or legal power to do something, or the state of having this authority.

Examples

The new law aims at the empowerment of women in rural areas.
The training program focused on the empowerment of young entrepreneurs.

Synonyms: authorization, enfranchisement, autonomy, liberation

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empowerment (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ɪmˈpaʊərmənt/

Definition

The process of giving someone official authority or legal power to do something, or the state of having this authority.

Examples

The new law aims at the empowerment of women in rural areas.
The training program focused on the empowerment of young entrepreneurs.
She felt a sense of empowerment after completing the challenging project.

How to Use empowerment

empowerment of (prepositional phrase): The act or process of giving power or authority to a specific group or individual. — "The empowerment of local communities is crucial for sustainable development."
sense of empowerment (collocation): A feeling of having gained control over one's life or situation. — "Completing the marathon gave her a profound sense of empowerment."

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