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disenfranchised

Disenfranchised (adj) means Denied rights or power that others normally have, especially the right to vote. Example: “The new law left thousands of citizens disenfranchised.”

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Denied rights or power that others normally have, especially the right to vote.
"The new law left thousands of citizens disenfranchised."

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

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disenfranchised voters feel disenfranchised

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more disenfranchised comparative, most disenfranchised superlative

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The new law left thousands of citizens _____.

voteless voiceless disfranchised

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What does “disenfranchised” mean?

The word “disenfranchised” means denied rights or power that others normally have, especially the right to vote. In plain terms, stripped of a right or power, especially the right to vote or participate.

How do you use “disenfranchised” in a sentence?

Here is “disenfranchised” used in a sentence: “The new law left thousands of citizens disenfranchised.”

What part of speech is “disenfranchised”?

“Disenfranchised” is an adjective.

What is the meaning of disenfranchised?

"disenfranchised" (adj) means denied rights or power that others normally have, especially the right to vote.

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