Suffrage

/ˈsʌfɪdʒ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The right to vote in political elections.

The suffrage movement fought tirelessly for women's right to vote.

The exercise of the right to vote.

Many citizens exercised their suffrage by participating in the election.

The franchise or the privilege of voting.

Suffrage has expanded over the decades to include various groups who were previously disenfranchised.

From Latin 'suffragium', meaning 'voting tablet, support' or 'a vote'.

universal suffrage

The right of all adults to vote in elections.

women's suffrage

The movement advocating for women's right to vote.

suffrage movement

The campaign for voting rights, especially for women.

franchise

The right to vote in elections, often extended to groups previously denied this right.

polling

The process of voting, especially in elections.