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disfranchisement

dis·fran·chise
D d

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [dis-fran-chahyz]
    • /dɪsˈfræn tʃaɪz/
    • /dɪs.ˈfræn.tʃɪz.mənt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [dis-fran-chahyz]
    • /dɪsˈfræn tʃaɪz/

Definitions of disfranchisement word

  • verb with object disfranchisement to deprive (a person) of a right of citizenship, as of the right to vote. 1
  • verb with object disfranchisement to deprive of a franchise, privilege, or right. 1
  • noun disfranchisement The act of disfranchising. 1
  • noun disfranchisement The deprivation of the privileges and immunities of citizenship. 0

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Origin of disfranchisement

First appearance:

before 1425
One of the 25% oldest English words
late Middle English word dating back to 1425-75; See origin at dis-1, franchise

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Parts of speech for Disfranchisement

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

disfranchisement popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 56% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

disfranchisement usage trend in Literature

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Antonyms for disfranchisement

noun disfranchisement

  • franchisement — a privilege of a public nature conferred on an individual, group, or company by a government: a franchise to operate a bus system.

Top questions with disfranchisement

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