disfranchisement en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree English disfranchise Proto-Indo-European *-mn̥ Proto-Indo-European *-mn̥tom Proto-Italic *-mentom Latin -mentum Old French -mentbor. Middle English -ment English -ment English disfranchisement From disfranchise + -ment.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) The act of disfranchising.
- (countable, uncountable) The deprivation of the privileges and immunities of citizenship.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| disfranchisements | Number=Plur | lexicographic |