What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
disfranchise
Example
The new law will disfranchise many eligible voters. [disfranchise: verb]
Example
The government's decision to revoke his citizenship has left him disfranchised. [disfranchised: adjective]
disenfranchise
Example
The new voter ID laws will disenfranchise many eligible voters. [disenfranchise: verb]
Example
The policy has led to the disenfranchisement of many marginalized communities. [disenfranchisement: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Disenfranchise is more commonly used than disfranchise in both American and British English.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between disfranchise and disenfranchise?
Both words are formal and are typically used in legal or political contexts.
