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Suffrage Definition & Meaning

suffrage
noun
  1. a legal right guaranteed by the 15th amendment to the US Constitution; guaranteed to women by the 19th amendment; "American women got the vote in 1920"

"Suffrage" in song lyrics

See how suffrage is used in real songs:

  • "I'm women's suffrage"
    Jesse Abraham — Little Bit of Everything
  • "women suffrage"
    AOL — AOL
  • "women's suffrage"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "suffrage"

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Frequently asked questions

What does suffrage mean?
a legal right guaranteed by the 15th amendment to the US Constitution; guaranteed to women by the 19th amendment; "American women got the vote in 1920"
What part of speech is suffrage?
Suffrage is a noun.

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