Definition

Having been granted the rights or privileges, especially the right to vote.

Example

After the reforms, many citizens felt enfranchised and eager to participate in the elections.

Conversation

I read an article about how many people feel more enfranchised after voting.

That's interesting! I think voting really gives people a voice.

Yeah, it’s amazing how empowerment can change perspectives.

Definitely! Everyone should feel enfranchised in their community.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To give someone the right to vote or to grant them certain rights or privileges.

Example

The new law enfranchised many citizens who had previously been denied the right to vote.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you hear about the new law that enfranchised more citizens?

Yeah, it's great to see more people getting the right to vote.

I think it's important for everyone to feel included in the process.

Root Explanation

Enfranchised → It is formed from "en-" (meaning to cause to be) and "franchir" (from Old French, meaning to free or to grant freedom). The word "enfranchised" means to be granted the rights or privileges of citizenship, particularly the right to vote, thus causing someone to be free or liberated in a civic sense.

Memory Tip

Think of being 'caused to be free' — 'en-' means to cause, and 'franchir' means to free. This helps you remember that 'enfranchised' means being granted freedom or rights.

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