suffrage

[US]/ˈsʌfrɪdʒ/
[UK]/ˈsʌfrɪdʒ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. the right to vote; the right to participate in political elections; the right to express one's opinion through voting; a vote in favor

Phrases & Collocations

universal suffrage

Example Sentences

She was active in the Society for Women’s Suffrage.

When was universal suffrage introduced in your country?

The question of woman suffrage sets them at variance.

In the Southern States of the United States,Negro suffrage produced incredible mischief during the few years of carpetbag government which followed the Civil War.

grant suffrage to all citizens

suffrage is a fundamental right

suffrage is essential for democracy

the suffrage movement led to social change

Real-world Examples

In the late 19th century, the fight for women's suffrage began gaining momentum.

Source: Festival Comprehensive Record

Specifically, she fought for suffrage (or the right to vote) for women.

Source: Introduction to ESL in the United States

The two traveled together across the country to argue for women's suffrage and campaign in elections.

Source: Encyclopædia Britannica

But Burke was against ballot voting, believing suffrage should be tied to property rights.

Source: The Economist - Arts

Suffrage is not simply about the right to vote but also about what that represents.

Source: Listening Digest

" Every movement for social change needs both, " says suffrage historian Johanna Neuman.

Source: Time

In 1916, she collapsed while giving a suffrage speech and died soon after.

Source: TED-Ed (video version)

And then there was suffrage, which was a good thing. But it sounds horrible.

Source: Friends Season 2

The women's suffrage movement was officially launched during the first women's rights convention in 1848.

Source: VOA Daily Standard August 2020 Collection

Then a period of conflict and social upheaval led to universal suffrage and education for all.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

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