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Meaning of Emancipation Proclamation | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A proclamation, announced by U.S. President Abraham Lincoln on September 22, 1862, and going into effect on January 1, 1863; that all slaves in areas in rebellion (i.e. under Confederate control) would be free.

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

emancipation waist emancipationist Emancipations Emancipator Emancipators emancipatress

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