Manumit

Pronunciation: /ˈmænjəˌmɪt/

Definitions of manumit

verb to release from slavery or servitude; to set free

Example Sentences

A1 The king decided to manumit the slaves and set them free.

A2 In ancient Rome, it was common for wealthy citizens to manumit their slaves.

B1 The philanthropist dedicated his life to manumitting enslaved individuals and providing them with opportunities for a better future.

B2 After years of advocacy and lobbying, the activist successfully convinced the government to pass a law allowing slave owners to manumit their slaves.

C1 The humanitarian organization works tirelessly to manumit victims of human trafficking and help them reintegrate into society.

C2 The international treaty aimed to promote global efforts to manumit all individuals subjected to modern-day slavery and forced labor.

Examples of manumit in a Sentence

formal The slave owner decided to manumit his slaves after years of contemplation.

informal The master finally set his slaves free, he manumitted them.

slang The boss let go of his employees, he manumitted them.

figurative She felt liberated after she manumitted herself from toxic relationships.

Grammatical Forms of manumit

• past tense: manumitted
• plural: manumit
• comparative: more manumit
• superlative: most manumit
• present tense: manumits
• future tense: will manumit
• perfect tense: have manumitted
• continuous tense: is manumitting
• singular: manumit
• positive degree: manumit
• infinitive: to manumit
• gerund: manumitting
• participle: manumitting

Origin and Evolution of manumit

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'manumit' originated from Latin, specifically from the combination of 'manu' meaning 'hand' and 'mittere' meaning 'to let go'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of freeing a slave by releasing them from bondage, the meaning of 'manumit' has evolved to encompass the act of granting freedom or releasing someone from a legal obligation.