empowerment

CEFRC1

/ɪˈmpaʊərmənt/

noun

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In plain English

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noun
The process of gaining confidence, control, or power to act.
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noun
Extra detail
The process of supporting another person or persons to discover and claim personal power.

Examples

Empowerment of girls is a major theme in movies today.
Stereotypical beliefs about femininity hinder women's empowerment and limit their opportunities for growth.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Deep Dive

Extra meanings

The state of being empowered (either generally, or specifically).
The achievement of political, social or economic power by an individual or group.
Government programs encouraging advancement of blacks.

In context

Hence, the anonymity that digital technological tools can provide ultimately leads to empowerment of student opinion and input.
The new model, by contrast, is about empowerment. It’s about listening, not talking. It’s about compassion, empathy and humility. It’s about understanding that power is amplified when it’s shared.

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Hence, the anonymity that digital technological tools can provide ultimately leads to empowerment of student opinion and input.
2017, Di Zou, James Lambert, “Feedback methods for student voice in the digital age”, in British Journal of Educational Technology, volume 48, number 5, page 1087
The new model, by contrast, is about empowerment. It’s about listening, not talking. It’s about compassion, empathy and humility. It’s about understanding that power is amplified when it’s shared.
2021 March 4, Francesca Donner, “What Makes a Good Leader, and Who Gets to Be One?”, in The New York Times, →ISSN

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