suffrage
[ suhf-rij ]
/ ˈsʌf rɪdʒ /
noun
the right to vote, especially in a political election.
a vote given in favor of a proposed measure, candidate, or the like.
Ecclesiastical.
a prayer, especially a short intercessory prayer or petition.
Origin of suffrage
1350–1400; Middle English < Latin
suffrāgium voting tablet, vote, equivalent to Latin
suffrāg(ārī) to vote for, support +
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OTHER WORDS FROM suffrage
an·ti·suf·frage, adjective non·suf·frage, noun pre·suf·frage, noun pro·suf·frage, adjectiveWords nearby suffrage
suffocative goiter,
suffolk,
suffolk punch,
suffr.,
suffragan,
suffrage,
suffragette,
suffragist,
suffrutescent,
suffruticose,
suffumigate
Example sentences from the Web for pro-suffrage
Of the fifteen dailies of New York City ten were pro-suffrage, while the rural press was overwhelmingly in favor.
British Dictionary definitions for pro-suffrage
suffrage
/ (ˈsʌfrɪdʒ) /
noun
the right to vote, esp in public elections; franchise
the exercise of such a right; casting a vote
a supporting vote
a prayer, esp a short intercessory prayer
Word Origin for suffrage
C14: from Latin
suffrāgium
Cultural definitions for pro-suffrage
suffrage
[ (suf-rij) ]
The right to vote (see franchise). In the United States, the term is often associated with the women's movement to win voting rights. (See suffragist.)