suffrage — the right to vote in political elections
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the right to vote in political elections
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsʌfrɪdʒ/
Example Sentences
- The suffragettes chained themselves to Parliament gates, proving that voting rights were worth more than their freedom.
- My great-grandmother couldn't vote, but she could definitely choose which politician to gossip about over tea.
- Universal suffrage means everyone gets to vote, even people who think pineapple belongs on pizza.
suffrage
NOUN[/ˈsʌfrɪdʒ/]
the right to vote in political elections
Women exercising their right to vote
Suffrage is a right, not a privilege!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin suffragium, meaning 'vote' or 'support,' which may derive from suffragari meaning 'to support' or be related to sufflare meaning 'to blow up.' The term was used in Roman times to denote voting tablets or the right to vote.
Breakdown
suf- (from sub-, under/up) + -fragium (from frangere, to break/strike) = suffrage (the right to vote)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The suffragettes chained themselves to Parliament gates, proving that voting rights were worth more than their freedom.”
“My great-grandmother couldn't vote, but she could definitely choose which politician to gossip about over tea.”
“Universal suffrage means everyone gets to vote, even people who think pineapple belongs on pizza.”
“The expansion of suffrage in the 19th century transformed democratic societies worldwide.”
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