suffrage

noun
UK /ˈsʌf.rɪdʒ/
US /ˈsʌf.rɪdʒ/

The right to vote in elections.

Women fought for suffrage so they could help choose their leaders.

SYNONYMS

voting rightsfranchiseballot rightselectoral rights

RELATED WORDS

voteelectiondemocracyenfranchisementcitizenship

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A vote given in support of a person or proposal, especially in a religious or formal setting.

The congregation offered their suffrage for the new church council.

3. A short prayer or intercession, especially one said on behalf of another person.

The priest led a suffrage for those who were sick.

4. The act of voting or expressing a formal choice.

The committee recorded each member's suffrage on the matter.