empowerment

Definitions

The process of becoming stronger and more confident, especially in controlling one's life and claiming one's rights.

The authority or power given to someone to do something.

Examples

Education is a powerful tool for the empowerment of young women in developing nations.

The manager focused on the empowerment of her team by delegating more decision-making authority.

Synonyms

authorization emancipation self-determination enfranchisement strengthening capacity building autonomy

Antonyms

disempowerment subjugation oppression impotence incapacitation subordination helplessness