Suffrage

Pronunciation: /ˈsʌf.rɪdʒ/

Definitions of suffrage

noun the right to vote in political elections

Example Sentences

A1 Suffrage means the right to vote in elections.

A2 Women's suffrage was a long and hard-fought battle for equal voting rights.

B1 The suffrage movement in the early 20th century paved the way for greater political participation.

B2 Universal suffrage is the principle that all adult citizens should have the right to vote.

C1 The suffrage movement in the United States gained momentum in the late 19th century.

C2 The suffrage movement was instrumental in securing voting rights for marginalized groups in many countries.

Examples of suffrage in a Sentence

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

informal I'm glad we have suffrage now, it's important for everyone to have a voice.

slang Suffrage is lit, we should all exercise our right to vote.

figurative Suffrage is like a key to unlock democracy and equality.

Grammatical Forms of suffrage

• past tense: suffraged
• plural: suffrages
• comparative: more suffrage
• superlative: most suffrage
• present tense: suffrage
• future tense: will suffrage
• perfect tense: have suffraged
• continuous tense: is suffraging
• singular: suffrage
• positive degree: suffrage
• infinitive: to suffrage
• gerund: suffraging
• participle: suffraged

Origin and Evolution of suffrage

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'suffrage' originated from the Latin word 'suffragium', which means 'voting tablet' or 'voting privilege'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'suffrage' evolved to encompass the right to vote or participate in political elections, especially for marginalized groups such as women and minorities.