Meaning of the word enfranchise in English

What does enfranchise mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

enfranchise

US /ɪnˈfræn.tʃaɪz/
UK /ɪnˈfræn.tʃaɪz/

Verb

1.

to give a person or group of people the right to vote in elections:

Example:
Women in Britain were first enfranchised in 1918.
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