How Do You Spell ENFRANCHISE?

Pronunciation: [ɛnfɹˈant͡ʃa͡ɪz] (IPA)

The word "enfranchise" is spelled with the prefix "en-" meaning "to put into a certain state or condition" and the root word "franchise" meaning "to grant a right or privilege." The pronunciation is [ɛnˈfræntʃaɪz], with the accent on the second syllable. The "fran" sound is pronounced like "fran" in "France" and the "chise" ending is pronounced like "size." Enfranchise is commonly used in a political context to refer to the granting of voting rights or citizenship to previously disenfranchised individuals.

ENFRANCHISE Meaning and Definition

1. Enfranchise is a verb that refers to the act of granting or bestowing upon someone the rights and privileges associated with citizenship, particularly the right to vote. It is the act of making an individual or group of people a part of the political or social body, and thereby giving them the power to participate in decision-making processes.

   The term enfranchise originates from the French word "enfranchir," which means "to set free" or "to grant privileges." When used in a political context, it denotes the emancipation of individuals or groups who were previously excluded from certain rights and freedoms. This concept is closely associated with the principles of democracy and inclusivity, as it aims to ensure that all members of society have an equal say and representation within the governing system.

   Enfranchisement can be achieved through various means, such as legislative changes, constitutional amendments, or social movements advocating for equal rights. It is considered a significant milestone in the progress and development of a democratic society as it provides a means for previously marginalized or oppressed individuals to have a voice and actively participate in shaping their own future.

   Overall, enfranchise is a term that signifies the empowerment and inclusion of individuals or groups into the political and social fabric of a society, ensuring that they have the right to participate in decision-making and contribute to the development and betterment of their community.

2. To invest with civil and political privileges; to admit to all the rights and privileges of a freeman; to invest with the right of voting for a member of Parliament.

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

Common Misspellings for ENFRANCHISE

• wnfranchise
• snfranchise
• dnfranchise
• rnfranchise
• 4nfranchise
• 3nfranchise
• ebfranchise
• emfranchise
• ejfranchise
• ehfranchise
• endranchise
• encranchise
• envranchise
• engranchise
• entranchise
• enrranchise
• enfeanchise
• enfdanchise
• enffanchise
• enfranchize
• enfanchise
• enfrachise
• infranchize
• Unfranshise
• Unfranchaise
• enfrancheiss

Etymology of ENFRANCHISE

The word enfranchise originated from the Old French word enfranchir, which was derived from the Late Latin word infrancare. Infrancare was a combination of the Latin prefix in- meaning in or into, and the Latin word francus meaning free or unrestricted. Therefore, enfranchise essentially means to make free or to grant rights and privileges of citizenship.

Similar spelling words for ENFRANCHISE

• enfranchize,
• dis-enfranchise,
• Infranchise,
• enfranchised,
• unfurnishes.

Conjugate verb Enfranchise

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have enfranchised

you would have enfranchised

he/she/it would have enfranchised

we would have enfranchised

they would have enfranchised

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CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been enfranchising

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he/she/it would have been enfranchising

we would have been enfranchising

they would have been enfranchising

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would enfranchise

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they would enfranchise

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be enfranchising

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we would be enfranchising

they would be enfranchising

FUTURE

I will enfranchise

you will enfranchise

he/she/it will enfranchise

we will enfranchise

they will enfranchise

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be enfranchising

you will be enfranchising

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we will be enfranchising

they will be enfranchising

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have enfranchised

you will have enfranchised

he/she/it will have enfranchised

we will have enfranchised

they will have enfranchised

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been enfranchising

you will have been enfranchising

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we will have been enfranchising

they will have been enfranchising

IMPERATIVE

you enfranchise

we let´s enfranchise

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to enfranchise

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was enfranchising

you were enfranchising

he/she/it was enfranchising

we were enfranchising

they were enfranchising

PAST PARTICIPLE

enfranchised

PAST PERFECT

I had enfranchised

you had enfranchised

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we had enfranchised

they had enfranchised

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been enfranchising

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we had been enfranchising

they had been enfranchising

PRESENT

I enfranchise

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we enfranchise

they enfranchise

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am enfranchising

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we are enfranchising

they are enfranchising

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

enfranchising

PRESENT PERFECT

I have enfranchised

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we have enfranchised

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PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been enfranchising

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he/she/it has been enfranchising

we have been enfranchising

they have been enfranchising

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it enfranchise

SIMPLE PAST

I enfranchised

you enfranchised

he/she/it enfranchised

we enfranchised

they enfranchised