suffrage

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈsʌfrɪdʒ/

Definition

The legal right to vote in public, political elections.

Examples

• The movement for universal suffrage fought to ensure that every adult citizen had a voice in government.

• Women's suffrage was finally achieved in many countries after decades of persistent activism and protest.

• The new constitution expanded suffrage to include citizens who had previously been excluded from the electoral process.

Synonyms of suffrage

Words with a similar meaning to suffrage:

• vote
• franchise
• ballot
• enfranchisement

Antonyms of suffrage

Words with the opposite meaning to suffrage:

• disenfranchisement

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