empowerment
gb/ɪmpˈaʊɚmənt/ us/ɪmpˈaʊɚmənt/
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Sustantivo
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process
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gaining control and agency
the process of helping people get more power, freedom, or control over their lives
Patrón de uso:
the empowerment of [someone]; [group] empowerment
Error frecuente:
Do not confuse empowerment with power itself; empowerment is usually the process or result of gaining power or control.
Sinónimos
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)
Antónimos
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)
Colocaciones
women's empowerment
|economic empowerment
|community empowerment
|political empowerment
|social empowerment
|youth empowerment
|legal empowerment
|greater empowerment
|promote empowerment
|support empowerment
Temas
society
|politics
|rights
|social_change
Ejemplos
- The organization works for the empowerment of women in rural communities.
- Education is often described as a key tool for economic and social empowerment.
- The new policy is meant to promote the empowerment of local residents in planning decisions.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The program supports the empowerment of young people.
- Education can lead to empowerment.
Sustantivo
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state
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feeling confident and capable
the feeling that you are strong and able to make your own choices
Patrón de uso:
a sense of empowerment; feelings of empowerment
Error frecuente:
Empowerment is usually uncountable; say “a sense of empowerment,” not usually “an empowerment.”
Sinónimos
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)
Antónimos
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)
Colocaciones
a sense of empowerment
|feelings of empowerment
|personal empowerment
|emotional empowerment
|self-empowerment
|individual empowerment
|greater empowerment
|bring empowerment
|create empowerment
|experience empowerment
Temas
psychology
|self_development
|emotions
Ejemplos
- Learning to manage her own finances gave her a real sense of empowerment.
- The class is designed to build confidence and empowerment among new parents.
- For many patients, having clear information creates feelings of empowerment.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- She felt empowerment when she started her own business.
- The course gives students a sense of empowerment.
Sustantivo
formal
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action
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granting formal authority
the act of officially giving someone the authority to do something
Patrón de uso:
the empowerment of [someone] to [do something]
Error frecuente:
In everyday English, “authorization” is often more natural than “empowerment” for a specific official permission.
Sinónimos
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)
Antónimos
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)
Colocaciones
legal empowerment
|statutory empowerment
|formal empowerment
|employee empowerment
|managerial empowerment
|the empowerment of officials
|empowerment to act
|empowerment to decide
|grant empowerment
|provide empowerment
Temas
law
|business
|government
|organizations
Ejemplos
- The reform included the empowerment of local councils to manage their own budgets.
- Employee empowerment allows staff to solve customer problems without waiting for a manager.
- The statute provides for the empowerment of inspectors to enter unsafe buildings.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The law allowed the empowerment of local officials.
- The company supports employee empowerment.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
empowerment
AFI
GB/ɪmpˈaʊɚmənt/
US/ɪmpˈaʊɚmənt/
Sílabas y acento
em - power - ment (3 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (power)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: empowerment
- Plural: empowerment
Expresiones
community empowerment
1/kəmjˈunɪti ɪmpˈaʊɚmənt/
fixed phrase
local people gaining influence
helping local people take part in decisions about their community
Ejemplos
- 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.
economic empowerment
1/ˌɛkənˈɑmɪk ɪmpˈaʊɚmənt/
fixed phrase
greater economic control
helping people get the money, skills, and opportunities they need to improve their lives
Ejemplos
- 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.
employee empowerment
1/ɪmplˈɔɪi ɪmpˈaʊɚmənt/
fixed phrase
business
more autonomy for employees
giving workers more freedom and authority to make decisions at work
Ejemplos
- 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.
patient empowerment
1/pˈeɪʃənt ɪmpˈaʊɚmənt/
fixed phrase
patients taking active roles
helping patients understand their health and take part in treatment decisions
Ejemplos
- 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.
self-empowerment
1/sˈɛlf ɪmpˈaʊɚmənt/
fixed phrase
gaining power for oneself
becoming more confident and able to control your own life
Ejemplos
- 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.
women's empowerment
1/wˈɪmənz ɪmpˈaʊɚmənt/
fixed phrase
greater power for women
helping women gain more rights, choices, and control over their lives
Ejemplos
- 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.
youth empowerment
1/jˈuθ ɪmpˈaʊɚmənt/
fixed phrase
young people gaining agency
helping young people gain confidence, skills, and a voice in decisions
Ejemplos
- 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.