enfranchise — to give (a group of people) the right to vote in political elections
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to give (a group of people) the right to vote in political elections
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈfræntʃaɪz/
Korean meaning: 선거권을 부여하다, 참정권을 주다
Korean pronunciation: 인**프랜**차이즈
Example Sentences
- The king decided to enfranchise his PlayStation gaming skills to the village kids after losing to a 7-year-old.
- The civil rights movement fought to enfranchise African Americans who had been denied voting rights.
- Mom finally decided to enfranchise me with microwave privileges after I turned 25.
enfranchise
VERB//ɪnˈfræntʃaɪz//
to give (a group of people) the right to vote in political elections
a government official in formal attire hands official voting registration cards to a diverse group of people waiting in line. The official smiles warmly as each person receives their card with obvious pride and joy. The newly registered voters examine their cards with excitement and relief on their faces. Some people in the group shake hands with each other while others raise their cards triumphantly. Security guards and other officials watch approvingly from the building steps nearby. people being given the right to vote in political elections
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'enfranchiss-', meaning 'to set free' or 'to liberate'. Originally referred to freeing serfs from feudal bondage, later evolved to mean granting voting rights.
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📝Examples
“The king decided to enfranchise his PlayStation gaming skills to the village kids after losing to a 7-year-old.”
“The civil rights movement fought to enfranchise African Americans who had been denied voting rights.”
“Mom finally decided to enfranchise me with microwave privileges after I turned 25.”
“The constitution was amended to enfranchise all citizens regardless of their economic status.”
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