suffrage

noun
UK: /ˈsʌfrɪdʒ/
US: /ˈsʌfrɪdʒ/

  1. The right to vote in elections.

    1. Women fought for suffrage.
    2. Universal suffrage guarantees every adult citizen the opportunity to participate in elections through voting.

  2. Support or approval, often expressed through voting or other means.

    1. The plan won popular suffrage.
    2. The policy gained widespread suffrage after the government addressed public concerns effectively.

Synonyms

ballot approval vote consent franchise

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "suffrage" in English means: The right to vote in elections., Support or approval, often expressed through voting or other means..

The phonetic transcription of "suffrage" is /ˈsʌfrɪdʒ/ in British English and /ˈsʌfrɪdʒ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "suffrage": ballot, approval, vote, consent, franchise.

Example usage of "suffrage": "Women fought for suffrage.". More examples on the page.