manumitter

/mænjuˈmɪtər/

Definitions

1. noun

A person or entity authorized to grant or revoke a person’s liberty, especially in historical contexts such as ancient Rome.

“The Roman governor served as a manumitter, freeing slaves who had served honorably in the military.”

Synonyms

  • emancipator
  • liberator

Antonyms

  • enslaver
  • oppressor