'empowerment' originates from the English word 'empower,' which is derived from the prefix 'em-' meaning 'in' or 'into' and the word 'power,' meaning 'ability or capacity.'

'empower' evolved from the Old French word 'empouwer,' which meant 'to give power or authority to,' and eventually became the modern English word 'empowerment.'

Initially, it meant 'to give power or authority to someone,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the process of becoming stronger and more confident.'