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suffrage

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈsʌfrɪdʒ/

suffrage means: The right to vote in elections.

noun

VOTING RIGHTC1

The right to vote in elections.

  • They fought for women’s suffrage.
  • Universal suffrage gave every adult citizen a vote.
  • The campaign helped extend suffrage to more people.

Similar words: voting rights, the vote

Common phrases: universal suffrage, women’s suffrage, equal suffrage

Questions about suffrage

What does suffrage mean?

The right to vote in elections.

What is suffrage in other languages?

Türkçe: oy hakkı · Español: sufragio · Français: droit de vote · Deutsch: Wahlrecht · Italiano: suffragio · 日本語: 選挙権

How do you pronounce suffrage?

It is pronounced /ˈsʌfrɪdʒ/.

How do you use suffrage in a sentence?

They fought for women’s suffrage. Universal suffrage gave every adult citizen a vote.

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