Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
enfranchisement
noun
/ɛnˈfræn.tʃaɪz.mənt/
Definition
The granting of the rights of citizenship, especially the right to vote.
Examples
- The enfranchisement of women was a significant milestone in the fight for gender equality.
- Many activists worked tirelessly for the enfranchisement of African Americans during the civil rights movement.
Meaning
Enfranchisement refers to the act of giving a person or group the rights or privileges of a citizen, particularly the ability to vote in elections.
Synonyms
- liberation
- empowerment
- enfranchising
- voting rights
