noun
Uncommon
suffrage
SUHF-rihj
Suffrage (noun) means the right to vote in political elections. Example: “Women's suffrage was achieved in the UK in stages, culminating in 1928.”
noun
1
The right to vote in political elections.
"Women's suffrage was achieved in the UK in stages, culminating in 1928."
"Universal suffrage means every adult citizen has the right to vote."
How to use suffrage
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe right to vote.
Common pairings
universal suffrage
women's suffrage
right to suffrage
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Etymology
From Latin suffragium, meaning "vote" or "support," ultimately from a root referring to breaking or casting (as with a voting shard).
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What does “suffrage” mean?
The word “suffrage” means the right to vote in political elections. In plain terms, the right to vote.
How do you pronounce “suffrage”?
“Suffrage” is pronounced SUHF-rihj (/ˈsʌfɹɪd͡ʒ/ in IPA).
How do you use “suffrage” in a sentence?
Here is “suffrage” used in a sentence: “Women's suffrage was achieved in the UK in stages, culminating in 1928.”
What is another word for “suffrage”?
Words with a similar meaning to “suffrage” include franchise and vote.
What part of speech is “suffrage”?
“Suffrage” is a noun.
Where does the word “suffrage” come from?
The word “suffrage” comes from Latin. From Latin suffragium, meaning "vote" or "support," ultimately from a root referring to breaking or casting (as with a voting shard).
Is “suffrage” a common word?
“Suffrage” is an uncommon word in modern English.
