Disenfranchisement: meaning, definitions and examples

Use this word when talking about taking away someone's right to vote or participate in a political process.

• The new law caused widespread disenfranchisement among minority voters
• The protesters demanded an end to the disenfranchisement of their communities

Use this when someone is officially prevented from participating in a competition, activity, or job due to not meeting certain criteria or breaking rules.

• Her disqualification from the race was due to a false start
• The athlete faced disqualification after testing positive for banned substances

This term is usually used when someone is deliberately left out of a group, activity, or place.

• His exclusion from the meeting upset him greatly
• The policy aims to address the exclusion of disadvantaged communities

This word is appropriate when discussing a lack of basic necessities or something essential being taken away, like food, sleep, or rights.

• The harsh weather led to extreme deprivation in the rural areas
• Sleep deprivation can have severe health consequences