Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

disenfranchised

Adjective

ˌdɪsɪnˈfrænˌtʃaɪzd

Definition

Deprived of the rights or privileges of citizenship, particularly the right to vote.

Examples

Many citizens feel disenfranchised when they believe their votes do not count.
The new laws have disenfranchised thousands of eligible voters.
Efforts are underway to ensure that no group is disenfranchised in the upcoming election.

Meaning

The term ‘disenfranchised’ refers to individuals or groups who have been stripped of their legal rights, especially the right to participate in elections and decision-making processes.