empowerment
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/ɪmˈpaʊərmənt/
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/ɪmˈpaʊəmənt/
When someone is given the ability to control their own life or situation.
The program focuses on the empowerment of women in the workplace.
When someone is given the authority to do something.
The new policy aims to promote empowerment in the community.