Empowerment
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Empowerment is a noun meaning The achievement of political, social or economic power by an individual or group.
Meaning
The achievement of political, social or economic power by an individual or group.
More Meanings
- The process of supporting another person or persons to discover and claim personal power.
- The state of being empowered (either generally, or specifically).
- (South Africa) Government programs encouraging advancement of blacks.
Example Sentences
Hence, the anonymity that digital technological tools can provide ultimately leads to empowerment of student opinion and input.
The new model, by contrast, is about empowerment. It’s about listening, not talking. It’s about compassion, empathy and humility. It’s about understanding that power is amplified when it’s shared.
Word Forms
- empowerments
Synonyms for empowerment
Depending on context, synonyms include authorization, authorisation.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include authorization, authorisation, able, capability, enablement, enabling.
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