disenfranchisement
|dis-en-fran-chise-ment|
/ˌdɪsɪnˈfræn.tʃaɪz.mənt/
(disenfranchise)
deprived of rights
Etymology
'disenfranchisement' originates from the prefix 'dis-' meaning 'apart' or 'away' and the word 'franchise' from Old French 'franchir,' meaning 'to free.'
'disenfranchise' changed from the Old French word 'franchir' and eventually became the modern English word 'disenfranchise.'
Initially, it meant 'to free from servitude,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'depriving someone of a right or privilege.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the state of being deprived of a right or privilege, especially the right to vote.
The disenfranchisement of certain groups has been a significant issue in many countries.
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Last updated: 2025/02/19 07:18