disenfranchisement
Translation
disenfranchisement, deprivation of rights
Examples
Voter disenfranchisement is a serious issue.
Voter disenfranchisement is a serious issue.
They protested against the disenfranchisement of minorities.
They protested against the disenfranchisement of minorities.
Grammar Patterns
((of sb.)) disenfranchisement of (sb.) They protested against the disenfranchisement of minorities.
Similar Words
Synonyms: disempowerment, oppression; Antonyms: enfranchisement, empowerment
Etymology
From the verb 'disenfranchise' + the noun-forming suffix '-ment'. It refers to the act or state of being disenfranchised.
Memory Tips
This is the noun form of the verb 'disenfranchise'. The '-ment' suffix turns the action into a concept or state.