pro-suffrage

pro-suf·frage

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Definitions of pro-suffrage word

noun pro-suffrage the right to vote, especially in a political election. 1
noun pro-suffrage a vote given in favor of a proposed measure, candidate, or the like. 1
noun pro-suffrage Ecclesiastical. a prayer, especially a short intercessory prayer or petition. 1

before 1350

One of the 20% oldest English words

1350-1400; Middle English < Latin suffrāgium voting tablet, vote, equivalent to Latin suffrāg(ārī) to vote for, support + -ium -ium

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".