suffrage

Meaning

The right to vote in political elections; the principle of political representation.

the right to vote in political elections

Example Sentences

Universal suffrage was a key demand.

The movement fought for women’s suffrage in the early 20th century.

Example Expressions

universal suffrage

Synonyms

voting rights, franchise, ballot, electoral rights, democratic participation, vote, voice

Entry 1

voting rights, franchise, ballot, electoral rights, democratic participation

Entry 2

vote, franchise, ballot, voice

Antonyms

disenfranchisement, exclusion, denial, prohibition, restriction

Entry 1

disenfranchisement, exclusion, denial, prohibition, restriction

Entry 2

disenfranchisement, exclusion

Collocations

women’s suffrage, universal suffrage, demand suffrage, grant suffrage