How Do You Spell DISFRANCHISE?

Pronunciation: [dɪsfɹˈant͡ʃa͡ɪz] (IPA)

The word "disfranchise" is spelled with nine letters and has three syllables. It is pronounced as "dɪsˈfræntʃaɪz" in IPA phonetic transcription. The first syllable is stressed, and it begins with the sound "dɪs-", which is a short vowel sound followed by the sound "f". The second syllable is also stressed, and it begins with the sound "fræn-", which is a short vowel sound followed by the sound "tʃ". The final syllable is pronounced as "-aɪz", which ends with the sound "z".

DISFRANCHISE Meaning and Definition

1. Disfranchise is a verb that refers to the act of depriving someone of their rights, particularly their right to vote or participate in a particular social or political group. It involves the denial or restriction of certain privileges or benefits that are typically granted to a person by virtue of their membership in a society or organization.

   When individuals or groups are disfranchised, they are effectively rendered powerless or marginalized, as their voice and influence are diminished. This can occur through a variety of means, such as legal or administrative measures that impose discriminatory restrictions on voting rights, or by creating barriers that make it difficult for certain individuals to exercise their right to vote.

   Historically, disfranchisement has been used as a tool of oppression and discrimination, targeting specific demographic groups such as racial or ethnic minorities, women, or individuals from lower socioeconomic backgrounds. These deliberate efforts to disfranchise individuals have often been driven by prejudice or the desire to maintain power and control.

   Disfranchisement, in its various forms, represents a violation of the principles of equality, fairness, and democratic participation. It undermines the fundamental rights and liberties of individuals, making it essential to combat and address any instances of disfranchisement to uphold a just and inclusive society.

2. To deprive of the right of voting in the election of a member of Parliament, &c.; to deprive of the rights of a free citizen.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for DISFRANCHISE

• disinfranchise
• disefranchise
• sisfranchise
• xisfranchise
• cisfranchise
• fisfranchise
• risfranchise
• eisfranchise
• dusfranchise
• djsfranchise
• dksfranchise
• dosfranchise
• d9sfranchise
• d8sfranchise
• diafranchise
• dizfranchise
• dixfranchise
• didfranchise
• diefranchise
• diwfranchise
• disdranchise
• disfrancise
• disfrancize
• Disfranchisize

Etymology of DISFRANCHISE

The word "disfranchise" is derived from the French word "défranchir", which means "to deprive of rights and privileges of citizenship". This French term is a combination of the prefix "dé-" (meaning "opposite" or "un-") and "franchise", which originally referred to the rights and privileges granted to a citizen. "Franchise" itself comes from the Old French word "franchir", meaning "to set free" or "free oneself". Therefore, "disfranchise" originally meant the act of taking away someone's rights or freedom, specifically in terms of citizenship or voting rights. Over time, the term has come to be used more specifically in the context of denying someone the right to vote or participate in the electoral process.

Similar spelling words for DISFRANCHISE

• dispraise,
• disfranchised.

Conjugate verb Disfranchise

CONDITIONAL

I would disfranchise

you would disfranchise

he/she/it would disfranchise

we would disfranchise

they would disfranchise

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be disfranchising

you would be disfranchising

he/she/it would be disfranchising

we would be disfranchising

they would be disfranchising

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have disfranchise

you would have disfranchise

he/she/it would have disfranchise

we would have disfranchise

they would have disfranchise

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been disfranchising

you would have been disfranchising

he/she/it would have been disfranchising

we would have been disfranchising

they would have been disfranchising

FUTURE

I will disfranchise

you will disfranchise

he/she/it will disfranchise

we will disfranchise

they will disfranchise

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be disfranchising

you will be disfranchising

he/she/it will be disfranchising

we will be disfranchising

they will be disfranchising

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have disfranchised

you will have disfranchised

he/she/it will have disfranchised

we will have disfranchised

they will have disfranchised

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been disfranchising

you will have been disfranchising

he/she/it will have been disfranchising

we will have been disfranchising

they will have been disfranchising

IMPERATIVE

you disfranchise

we let´s disfranchise

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to disfranchise

PAST

I disfranchised

you disfranchised

he/she/it disfranchised

we disfranchised

they disfranchised

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was disfranchising

you were disfranchising

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we were disfranchising

they were disfranchising

PAST PARTICIPLE

disfranchised

PAST PERFECT

I had disfranchised

you had disfranchised

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we had disfranchised

they had disfranchised

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been disfranchising

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we had been disfranchising

they had been disfranchising

PRESENT

I disfranchise

you disfranchise

he/she/it disfranchises

we disfranchise

they disfranchise

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am disfranchising

you are disfranchising

he/she/it is disfranchising

we are disfranchising

they are disfranchising

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

disfranchising

PRESENT PERFECT

I have disfranchised

you have disfranchised

he/she/it has disfranchised

we have disfranchised

they have disfranchised

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been disfranchising

you have been disfranchising

he/she/it has been disfranchising

we have been disfranchising

they have been disfranchising

I would have disfranchised

we would have disfranchised

you would have disfranchised

he/she/it would have disfranchised

they would have disfranchised