Emancipated

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /ɪˈmænsəˌpeɪtɪd/

Definitions of emancipated

adjective describing the state of being freed from legal, social, or political restrictions; liberated

Example Sentences

A1 She felt emancipated after finishing her exams.

A2 The newly emancipated slaves rejoiced in their newfound freedom.

B1 The emancipated woman started her own business and became successful.

B2 The artist's work was seen as a symbol of emancipated creativity.

C1 The country's constitution guarantees the rights of all emancipated citizens.

C2 The novel explores themes of identity and self-discovery in a society that is becoming increasingly emancipated.

Examples of emancipated in a Sentence

formal After turning 18, she became emancipated from her parents and was able to make her own decisions.

informal Once he moved out of his parents' house, he felt like he was finally emancipated.

slang She felt totally emancipated after breaking up with her toxic ex-boyfriend.

figurative The artist's bold use of color in the painting seemed to suggest a sense of emancipated creativity.

Grammatical Forms of emancipated

past tense

emancipated

plural

emancipated

comparative

more emancipated

superlative

most emancipated

present tense

emancipates

future tense

will emancipate

perfect tense

has emancipated

continuous tense

is emancipating

singular

emancipated

positive degree

emancipated

infinitive

to emancipate

gerund

emancipating

participle

emancipating

Origin and Evolution of emancipated

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'emancipated' originated from the Latin word 'emancipatus', which is a combination of 'e-' (out) and 'manus' (hand), referring to the act of freeing someone from control or influence.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in legal contexts to describe the freeing of slaves or children from parental authority, 'emancipated' has evolved to also encompass broader social and political contexts, symbolizing liberation and empowerment.