Enfranchisable

/ɛnˈfræntʃɪzəbəl/ adjective

Definition

capable of being enfranchised; able to be given voting rights or political freedom.

Etymology

From enfranchise + -able (suffix meaning capable of being). The adjective form describing potential for enfranchisement.

Kelly Says

This word represents the political hope and struggle of entire centuries—it asks which people were considered 'enfranchisable' and why some groups were excluded from that potential.

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