suffrage
Translation
the right to vote, suffrage
Examples
The campaign for women's suffrage was long and difficult.
The campaign for women's suffrage was long and difficult.
Universal suffrage is a key feature of modern democracies.
Universal suffrage is a key feature of modern democracies.
Grammar Patterns
((suffrage)) the right to vote They fought for universal suffrage.
Similar Words
Synonyms: franchise, the vote, right to vote
Etymology
From Latin 'suffragium', meaning 'vote' or 'support'.
Memory Tips
Imagine people who had to 'suffer' to get the right to vote (suffrage).