English · Culture & Society
agency
/ˈeɪ.dʒən.si/
[/ˈeɪ.dʒən.si/]
the power to act and choose
Advancednoun
Definition
Agency is the capacity of individuals to act independently and make their own free choices. Speakers stress giving people a sense of agency.
Example
Giving students agency made them more engaged.
Giving students agency made them more engaged.
Etymology
From Latin 'agere', meaning to do or act.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in talks on autonomy, motivation, and social change.