empowerment

/ ɪmˈpaʊəmənt /

noun

1. the giving or delegation of power or authority; authorization
2. the giving of an ability; enablement or permission
3. (in South Africa) a policy of providing special opportunities in employment, training, etc for Black people and others disadvantaged under apartheid

Example Sentences

One is an intimate empowerment ballad from a Tyler Perry historical drama on Netflix.

From Los Angeles Times

And that was a source of comfort and empowerment for each of us in different ways.

From Los Angeles Times

Ms Sharma, who works with women in rural areas on health and economic empowerment in northern Uttar Pradesh state, found there was barely any provision for menopausal women at rural government clinics.

From BBC

“The camaraderie that we’ve built between us now has really given us a lot of empowerment,” Lindsay says.

From BBC

And this empowerment is a key to his character, and why he is so dangerous and threatening.

From Salon

Related Words

• acceptance
• acknowledgment
• admission
• agreement
• approval
• concession
• dispensation
• endorsement
• license
• permit
• privilege
• recognition
• warrant