enfranchised Definition
- 1given the right to vote, especially in a political election
- 2freed from slavery or serfdom
Using enfranchised: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "enfranchised" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
Women were enfranchised in the United States in 1920.
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The slaves were enfranchised after the Civil War.
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The new constitution enfranchised all citizens over the age of 18.
enfranchised Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for enfranchised
Antonyms for enfranchised
- disenfranchised
- oppressed
- enslaved
Origins of enfranchised
from Old French 'enfranchir', meaning 'to set or make free'
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Summary: enfranchised in Brief
'Enfranchised' [ɛnˈfræntʃaɪzd] means to be given the right to vote or to be freed from slavery or serfdom. It is often used in a political context, as in 'Women were enfranchised in the United States in 1920.'