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suffragist — a person who advocates for the extension of suffrage, especially to women; an activist who campaigned for women's right to vote

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: a person who advocates for the extension of suffrage, especially to women; an activist who campaigned for women's right to vote

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsʌfrədʒɪst/

Example Sentences

  • The museum guide explained how suffragists would hide protest signs under their fancy Victorian dresses.
  • Susan B. Anthony was a prominent American suffragist who was arrested for voting illegally in 1872.
  • The suffragist's hunger strike lasted so long that even the prison guards started bringing her recipe books to tempt her.

suffragist

NOUN

[/ˈsʌfrədʒɪst/]

a person who advocates for the extension of suffrage, especially to women; an activist who campaigned for women's right to vote

a determined woman in early 1900s clothing raises her fist while holding a banner demanding voting equality. She speaks passionately to a growing crowd of women gathering around her. More supporters join the demonstration as her message spreads through the street. The crowd becomes energized and unified behind the cause of women's political representation. Other women in the background cheer and wave their own banners in solidarity. a person who advocates for the extension of suffrage, especially to women, campaigning for voting rights
💡 Concept

a determined woman in early 1900s clothing raises her fist while holding a banner demanding voting equality. She speaks passionately to a growing crowd of women gathering around her. More supporters join the demonstration as her message spreads through the street. The crowd becomes energized and unified behind the cause of women's political representation. Other women in the background cheer and wave their own banners in solidarity. a person who advocates for the extension of suffrage, especially to women, campaigning for voting rights

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈsʌfrədʒɪst/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈsʌfrədʒɪst/

🌳Etymology

Rootsuffrage
Suffix--ist

Origin

From Latin 'suffragium' meaning 'vote' or 'right to vote.' The term emerged in the late 19th and early 20th centuries during the women's suffrage movement when activists fought for voting rights.

Breakdown

suffrag- (from Latin 'suffragium' meaning vote) + -ist (person who advocates for or practices something)

🎵Rhyme

strategistapologistprotagonist
strategist
apologist
protagonist

🔗Collocations

women's suffragist
militant suffragist
suffragist movement
suffragist demonstration
leading suffragist
suffragist campaign

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

“The museum guide explained how suffragists would hide protest signs under their fancy Victorian dresses.”

“Susan B. Anthony was a prominent American suffragist who was arrested for voting illegally in 1872.”

😄 Fun example

“The suffragist's hunger strike lasted so long that even the prison guards started bringing her recipe books to tempt her.”

“Many suffragists faced imprisonment and social ostracism for their radical beliefs about women's equality.”

📚Related Words

Synonyms

feministactivistcampaigneradvocatereformer

Antonyms

opponentconservativetraditionalist

Related

suffragesuffragettefeminismvoting rightscivil rightswomen's liberation

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