Suffragist: meaning, definitions and examples

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suffragist

 

[ ˈsʌfrədʒɪst ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

political activism

A suffragist is an individual who advocates for the extension of voting rights, particularly to women. This term is often used in reference to those involved in the women's suffrage movement, which sought to achieve equal voting rights for women in various countries. The movement gained significant momentum in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, leading to many nations granting women the right to vote. Suffragists engaged in various forms of activism, including protests, marches, and lobbying government officials. Their efforts paved the way for important legal changes that improved women's status in society.

Synonyms

activist, advocate, campaigner, feminist.

Examples of usage

  • The suffragist movement was pivotal in securing women's rights.
  • Many suffragists faced opposition and hardship in their quest for equality.
  • She identified as a suffragist, dedicating her life to fighting for voting rights.
  • Suffragists organized rallies to raise awareness about women's suffrage.

Translations

Translations of the word "suffragist" in other languages:

🇵🇹 sufragista

🇮🇳 मताधिकार समर्थक

🇩🇪 Suffragette

🇮🇩 sufragis

🇺🇦 суперфагіст

🇵🇱 sufrażystka

🇯🇵 サフラジェット

🇫🇷 suffragette

🇪🇸 sufragista

🇹🇷 suffragist

🇰🇷 선거권 운동가

🇸🇦 ناشطة حقوق التصويت

🇨🇿 sufražistka

🇸🇰 sufražistka

🇨🇳 女性选举权倡导者

🇸🇮 sufražistka

🇮🇸 sufragista

🇰🇿 сайлау құқығының қорғаушысы

🇬🇪 სუფრაჟისტი

🇦🇿 sufrajet

🇲🇽 sufragista

Etymology

The term 'suffragist' originated in the early 20th century, deriving from the word 'suffrage,' which itself comes from the Latin 'suffragium,' meaning 'a vote' or 'support.' The women's suffrage movement gained traction in the late 19th century, particularly in Britain and the United States, as women began to organize for their right to vote. Leaders like Susan B. Anthony, Emmeline Pankhurst, and Elizabeth Cady Stanton played significant roles in advocating for suffrage, using the term 'suffragist' to identify themselves. While 'suffragette' was another term used, especially in Britain, 'suffragist' became a more formal designation. The efforts of suffragists ultimately led to landmark legislation, such as the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, ratified in 1920, granting women the right to vote. The legacy of suffragists remains influential today, as discussions around voting rights and gender equality continue.