empowerment
gb/ɪmpˈaʊɚmənt/ us/ɪmpˈaʊɚmənt/
C1
English
megerősítés, megerősödés, felhatalmazás
NOUN
C1
1
megerősítés
B2
Usage pattern:
the empowerment of [someone]; [group] empowerment
The organization works for the empowerment of women in rural communities.
A szervezet a vidéki közösségekben élő nők megerősítéséért dolgozik.
Education is often described as a key tool for economic and social empowerment.
Az oktatást gyakran a gazdasági és társadalmi megerősítés kulcsfontosságú eszközének tekintik.
The new policy is meant to promote the empowerment of local residents in planning decisions.
Learner examples
The program supports the empowerment of young people.
A program a fiatalok megerősítését támogatja.
Education can lead to empowerment.
Az oktatás megerősödéshez vezethet.
Common mistake:
Do not confuse empowerment with power itself; empowerment is usually the process or result of gaining power or control.
Meaning
gaining control and agency
Collocations
women's empowerment
|economic empowerment
|community empowerment
|political empowerment
|social empowerment
|youth empowerment
|legal empowerment
|greater empowerment
|promote empowerment
|support empowerment
Synonyms
enablement (emphasizes making action possible, often more general or technical)
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self-determination (emphasizes people's right or ability to decide for themselves)
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liberation (stronger; suggests freedom from oppression or control)
Antonyms
disempowerment (loss or removal of power, control, or influence)
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oppression (unjust control that prevents freedom or agency)
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marginalization (being pushed to the edge of power or participation)
Themes
society
|politics
|rights
|social_change
Definition
the process of helping people get more power, freedom, or control over their lives
The process of giving people or groups more control over their lives, decisions, rights, or resources, especially when they have previously had less power.
NOUN
C1
2
megerősödés
B2
Usage pattern:
a sense of empowerment; feelings of empowerment
Learning to manage her own finances gave her a real sense of empowerment.
Az, hogy megtanulta kezelni a saját pénzügyeit, a megerősödés valódi érzését adta neki.
The class is designed to build confidence and empowerment among new parents.
A foglalkozást úgy tervezték, hogy önbizalmat adjon az újdonsült szülőknek, és erősítse bennük az önállóságot.
For many patients, having clear information creates feelings of empowerment.
Learner examples
She felt empowerment when she started her own business.
Amikor elindította a saját vállalkozását, megerősödöttnek érezte magát.
The course gives students a sense of empowerment.
A kurzus azt az érzést adja a diákoknak, hogy képesek dönteni a saját életükről.
Common mistake:
Empowerment is usually uncountable; say “a sense of empowerment,” not usually “an empowerment.”
Meaning
feeling confident and capable
Collocations
a sense of empowerment
|feelings of empowerment
|personal empowerment
|emotional empowerment
|self-empowerment
|individual empowerment
|greater empowerment
|bring empowerment
|create empowerment
|experience empowerment
Synonyms
confidence (simpler and broader; does not always imply control or rights)
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agency (emphasizes the ability to act and make choices)
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self-confidence (focuses on belief in one's own ability)
Antonyms
helplessness (a feeling of being unable to act or change things)
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powerlessness (lack of power or control)
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dependence (reliance on others rather than independent action)
Themes
psychology
|self_development
|emotions
Definition
the feeling that you are strong and able to make your own choices
A feeling or state of confidence, independence, and ability to make choices or take action for oneself.
NOUN
C1
FORMAL
3
Usage pattern:
the empowerment of [someone] to [do something]
The reform included the empowerment of local councils to manage their own budgets.
A reform magában foglalta a helyi tanácsok felhatalmazását arra, hogy saját költségvetésüket kezeljék.
Employee empowerment allows staff to solve customer problems without waiting for a manager.
Az alkalmazottak felhatalmazása lehetővé teszi, hogy a dolgozók vezetői jóváhagyás nélkül oldják meg az ügyfelek problémáit.
The statute provides for the empowerment of inspectors to enter unsafe buildings.
Learner examples
The law allowed the empowerment of local officials.
A törvény lehetővé tette, hogy felhatalmazzák a helyi tisztviselőket.
The company supports employee empowerment.
A vállalat támogatja az alkalmazottak felhatalmazását.
Common mistake:
In everyday English, “authorization” is often more natural than “empowerment” for a specific official permission.
Meaning
granting formal authority
Collocations
legal empowerment
|statutory empowerment
|formal empowerment
|employee empowerment
|managerial empowerment
|the empowerment of officials
|empowerment to act
|empowerment to decide
|grant empowerment
|provide empowerment
Synonyms
authorization (more common for specific official permission)
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delegation (emphasizes passing authority from a higher level to a lower level)
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mandate (suggests an official instruction or authority to act)
Antonyms
revocation (official cancellation of authority or permission)
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restriction (limiting what someone is allowed to do)
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disempowerment (removal or reduction of authority or control)
Themes
law
|business
|government
|organizations
Definition
the act of officially giving someone the authority to do something
The act of giving someone official, legal, or organizational authority to do something.
Grammar
Dictionary form
empowerment
IPA
GB/ɪmpˈaʊɚmənt/
US/ɪmpˈaʊɚmənt/
Syllables & stress
em - power - ment (3 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (power)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: empowerment
- Plural: empowerment
Expressions
community empowerment
1/kəmjˈunɪti ɪmpˈaʊɚmənt/
fixed phrase
local people gaining influence
helping local people take part in decisions about their community
Examples
- Community empowerment is central to the city's new housing strategy.
- The project promotes community empowerment by involving residents in budget decisions.
- Real community empowerment requires access to information and local leadership.
Learner examples
- Community empowerment gives local people a voice.
- The plan supports community empowerment.
economic empowerment
1/ˌɛkənˈɑmɪk ɪmpˈaʊɚmənt/
fixed phrase
greater economic control
helping people get the money, skills, and opportunities they need to improve their lives
Examples
- Microloans can support economic empowerment when combined with training.
- The program aims at the economic empowerment of low-income families.
- Land rights are an important part of economic empowerment in many communities.
Learner examples
- Job training can create economic empowerment.
- The group works for economic empowerment.
employee empowerment
1/ɪmplˈɔɪi ɪmpˈaʊɚmənt/
fixed phrase
business
more autonomy for employees
giving workers more freedom and authority to make decisions at work
Examples
- The company improved service by focusing on employee empowerment.
- Employee empowerment works only if staff have the training and information they need.
- Managers were encouraged to support employee empowerment instead of approving every small decision.
Learner examples
- Employee empowerment helps workers make decisions.
- The hotel uses employee empowerment to improve service.
patient empowerment
1/pˈeɪʃənt ɪmpˈaʊɚmənt/
fixed phrase
patients taking active roles
helping patients understand their health and take part in treatment decisions
Examples
- Clear information is essential for patient empowerment.
- The clinic uses online records to encourage patient empowerment.
- Patient empowerment can improve communication between doctors and patients.
Learner examples
- Patient empowerment helps people ask questions.
- Good information supports patient empowerment.
self-empowerment
1/sˈɛlf ɪmpˈaʊɚmənt/
fixed phrase
gaining power for oneself
becoming more confident and able to control your own life
Examples
- The book presents journaling as a tool for self-empowerment.
- For her, learning to say no was an important step toward self-empowerment.
- The workshop focuses on self-empowerment and practical decision-making skills.
Learner examples
- Self-empowerment helped him make better choices.
- The course teaches self-empowerment.
women's empowerment
1/wˈɪmənz ɪmpˈaʊɚmənt/
fixed phrase
greater power for women
helping women gain more rights, choices, and control over their lives
Examples
- The charity supports women's empowerment through education and job training.
- Women's empowerment is a major goal of the development program.
- Access to healthcare is closely linked to women's empowerment.
Learner examples
- Education helps women's empowerment.
- The project focuses on women's empowerment.
youth empowerment
1/jˈuθ ɪmpˈaʊɚmənt/
fixed phrase
young people gaining agency
helping young people gain confidence, skills, and a voice in decisions
Examples
- The center runs sports and mentoring programs focused on youth empowerment.
- Youth empowerment is more effective when young people help design the activities.
- The campaign combines education, leadership training, and youth empowerment.
Learner examples
- The club supports youth empowerment.
- Youth empowerment gives young people a voice.