adj

disenfranchised

adj

Denied rights or power that others normally have, especially the right to vote.

"The new law left thousands of citizens disenfranchised."

How to Use Disenfranchised

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishStripped of a right or power, especially the right to vote or participate.

Common pairings

disenfranchised voters feel disenfranchised

more disenfranchised comparative, most disenfranchised superlative

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The new law left thousands of citizens _____.

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