enfranchisement (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈfrænʧaɪzmənt/

Definition

The giving of a right or privilege, especially the right to vote.

Examples

• The 19th Amendment secured women's enfranchisement in the United States.

• Indigenous populations fought for decades to achieve full enfranchisement in many countries.

• Universal enfranchisement is a cornerstone of modern democratic societies.

Synonyms of enfranchisement

Words with a similar meaning to enfranchisement:

• suffrage
• empowerment
• liberation
• emancipation

Antonyms of enfranchisement

Words with the opposite meaning to enfranchisement:

• disenfranchisement
• oppression

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