1. deprived of the right to vote or of other rights of citizenship
Usage: often used in historical or political contexts
2. excluded from power, influence, or full participation in society
Usage: broader figurative use

Examples

• Many disenfranchised voters felt their voices were not heard in the election.
• The disenfranchised population struggled to access basic services.
• Historically, women were disenfranchised in most democracies until the 20th century.
• The policy left thousands of disenfranchised citizens unable to participate in government.
• Disenfranchised communities often face systemic barriers to economic opportunity.
• He wrote about the disenfranchised groups that had been left behind by economic growth.