Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

suffrage

noun

/ˈsʌf.rɪdʒ/

Definition

The right to vote in political elections.

Examples

Women fought hard for their suffrage in the early 20th century.
The amendment granted suffrage to all citizens regardless of race.
Many countries around the world still struggle to establish universal suffrage.

Meaning

Suffrage refers specifically to the right to participate in the electoral process, allowing individuals to cast their votes for their chosen candidates or policies. It is often associated with movements aimed at extending this right to various groups that have been historically disenfranchised.