Associations to the word «Empowerment»

Wiktionary

EMPOWERMENT, noun. The granting of political, social or economic power to an individual or group.
EMPOWERMENT, noun. The process of supporting another person or persons to discover and claim personal power.
EMPOWERMENT, noun. The state of being empowered (either generally, or specifically).
EMPOWERMENT, noun. (South Africa) Government programs encouraging advancement of blacks.

Dictionary definition

EMPOWERMENT, noun. The act of conferring legality or sanction or formal warrant.

Wise words

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