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voteless

adj · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

Without a vote or votes.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Examples

  • a voteless decision

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

adj

Meaning 2

Not allowed a vote.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

3

adjective

Meaning 3

deprived of the rights of citizenship especially the right to vote

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • labor was voiceless
  • disenfrenchised masses took to the streets

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: disenfranchised, disfranchised, voiceless

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From vote + -less.