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Manumitted

Description:

Manumitted is the past tense of the verb "manumit," which means to release or set free from slavery or bondage. It is often used to describe the formal act of granting freedom to a previously enslaved person.

Senses/Usages:

Sense 1: (Verb) To grant freedom or release from slavery.

Example sentence: After years of oppression, the courageous abolitionist finally manumitted the enslaved people, allowing them to live their lives as free individuals.

Sense 2: (Verb) To liberate or release from any kind of confinement or restriction.

Example sentence: The artist manumitted her creativity, allowing it to flow freely and uninhibited.

Sense 3: (Adjective) Describing someone who has been manumitted.

Example sentence: The manumitted individual began to rebuild their life, cherishing the newfound freedom and opportunities.

Related Products:

To learn more about the history of slavery and manumission, you may be interested in the following books:

• History of Slavery
• Abolitionism
• Civil Rights Movement