noun
Uncommon
empowerment
Empowerment (noun) means the process of gaining greater confidence, control, or power over one's own life or circumstances. Example: “The charity focuses on the economic empowerment of rural women.”
noun
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The process of gaining greater confidence, control, or power over one's own life or circumstances.
"The charity focuses on the economic empowerment of rural women."
"Her book is about personal empowerment after trauma."
How to use empowerment
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishGaining more control, confidence, or power, especially for a group that previously had little.
Common pairings
women's empowerment
sense of empowerment
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Word forms
- Plural
- empowerments
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Etymology
From empower + -ment.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for empowerment
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What does “empowerment” mean?
The word “empowerment” means the process of gaining greater confidence, control, or power over one's own life or circumstances. In plain terms, gaining more control, confidence, or power, especially for a group that previously had little.
How do you use “empowerment” in a sentence?
Here is “empowerment” used in a sentence: “The charity focuses on the economic empowerment of rural women.”
What part of speech is “empowerment”?
“Empowerment” is a noun.
Is “empowerment” a common word?
“Empowerment” is an uncommon word in modern English.
What is the difference between empowerment and empowered?
Empowerment is the noun naming the process itself, the gradual gaining of confidence, control, or power over one's circumstances. Empowered is the adjective describing someone who has already been given that authority or confidence. You pursue empowerment as a goal, but you become empowered as the result.
What is the difference between empowerment and authority?
Authority refers to a formal right or power to make decisions, often granted by a position or role. Empowerment is broader and describes a process of building confidence and control, which can come from formal authority but can equally come from personal growth or support, without any official title attached.
What nouns commonly pair with empowerment?
Empowerment frequently appears in phrases like "women's empowerment," "economic empowerment," and "personal empowerment," each referring to a specific group or area gaining greater control or confidence.
