Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

manumitted

verb

/ˌmæn.juːˈmɪt.ɪd/

Definition

to be freed from slavery or servitude by a formal act.

Examples

After years of hard work, she was finally manumitted from her oppressive contract.
The wealthy plantation owner manumitted several of his slaves as a gesture of goodwill.
Historical records show that manumitted individuals often became community leaders.

Meaning

Manumitted refers to the process through which a slave or servant is released from bondage by their master, often involving a legal document or declaration.