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disenfranchized

 

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Disenfranchised

Definition:

Adj. Deprived of the right to vote or participate in the political process.

Sense 1:

As an adjective, disenfranchised refers to individuals or groups who have been denied the ability to vote or engage in the democratic system.

Example Sentence:

Many citizens in this country feel disenfranchised due to the restrictive voting laws.

Sense 2:

As a verb, disenfranchise means to deprive someone of their voting rights or to exclude them from participation in a particular activity or community.

Example Sentence:

The new legislation threatens to disenfranchise a significant portion of the population.

Sense 3:

Disenfranchised can also refer to individuals who feel socially or economically marginalized, deprived of opportunities, or excluded from the mainstream society.

Example Sentence:

The job cuts and rising unemployment have left many workers feeling disenfranchised and hopeless.

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