Suffrage
/ˈsʌf.ɹɪdʒ/noun
The right to vote in political elections.
Did you know?The Latin root of 'suffrage' refers to 'to support' or 'to vote', but it also carries the connotation of 'to pray' or 'to intercede', linking voting to a sacred act of influence.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
suffragium
“A vote, support, or intercession, also implying a plea or prayer.”
Middle English
Middle English
suffrage
“The act of voting or supporting a cause, derived from Latin.”
14th Century
Old French
suffrage
“A term used for the act of voting in elections.”
Modern English
English
suffrage
“Specifically refers to the right to vote, especially in the context of women's rights movements.”
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