adjective

emancipated

Emancipated (adjective) means Freed from control, restriction, or oppression. Example: “By the end of the war, thousands of formerly enslaved people had been emancipated.”

adjective

Freed from control, restriction, or oppression.

"By the end of the war, thousands of formerly enslaved people had been emancipated."

"She felt emancipated once she finally moved out on her own."

How to use emancipated

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSet free — historically used for people freed from slavery or legal control, but also used more broadly for freedom from any restriction.

Common pairings

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Word forms

more emancipated comparative, most emancipated superlative

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Frequently asked questions

What does “emancipated” mean?

The word “emancipated” means freed from control, restriction, or oppression. In plain terms, set free — historically used for people freed from slavery or legal control, but also used more broadly for freedom from any restriction.

How do you use “emancipated” in a sentence?

Here is “emancipated” used in a sentence: “By the end of the war, thousands of formerly enslaved people had been emancipated.”

What part of speech is “emancipated”?

“Emancipated” is an adjective.

What is the meaning of emancipated?

"emancipated" (adjective) means freed from control, restriction, or oppression.