disenfranchise

Meanings

• Verb

  To deprive (someone) of the right to vote or otherwise participate in an election.

  - "The new law disenfranchised thousands of voters."
  - "The activist group is working to disenfranchise no one from the democratic process."

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Antonyms

enfranchise

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Synonyms

disfranchise

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with disenfranchise
refranchise , disenchase , disenplace

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Variants

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disenfranchise , disenfranchised , disenfranchisement , disenfranchisements , disenfranchises , disenfranchising

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Etymology

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Late 15th century. From Old French desfranchir, from des- 'off' + franc 'free'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'disenfranchise' was first used in English in the late 15th century.

2. The word 'franchise' comes from the Old French word 'franc', meaning 'free'.

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Related Concepts

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1. franchise: The right to vote or otherwise participate in an election. The opposite of 'disenfranchise'.

2. voter suppression: Deliberate acts to prevent certain individuals or groups from exercising their right to vote.

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Culture

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The term 'disenfranchise' is often used in discussions about voting rights and access to the democratic process. It has been a topic of controversy and debate in various contexts, including racial and political issues.

How to Memorize "disenfranchise"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a group of people being denied the right to vote or participate in an election.
   - Visualize a ballot box being locked away, preventing access to voters.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term with the idea of denying someone a fundamental right.
   - Link it to the concept of voter suppression.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'disenfranchise' as 'dis' meaning 'to take away' and 'enfranchise' meaning 'to give a right'. So, 'disenfranchise' means 'to take away a right'.

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