Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
manumit
verb
/ˌmæn.jʊˈmɪt/
Definition
To release from slavery or servitude; to free.
Examples
- The owner decided to manumit his slaves, granting them freedom after years of service.
- During the abolition movement, many activists worked tirelessly to manumit individuals trapped in slavery.
Meaning
The act of setting someone free from bondage or servitude.
Synonyms
- free
- liberate
- emancipate
- deliver
