suffragette

noun

suf·frag·ette ˌsə-fri-ˈjet

: a woman who advocates suffrage for women

Examples of suffragette in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The suffragists were known for using peaceful methods, such as lobbying, while the suffragettes were more militant, often committing unlawful and violent acts, which often culminated in repeat arrests. —

Elfy Scott, refinery29.com, 26 Feb. 2024 The fight for women’s suffrage stretched back to at least 1848, when early suffragette leaders like Cady Stanton organized the first women’s rights convention in the United States in Seneca Falls, N.Y. Sign-up for Your Vote: Text with the USA TODAY elections team. —

Maya Homan, USA TODAY, 13 Sep. 2024 The tables are also decorated with pictures of suffragettes, friends and Corley's partner. —

Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 29 July 2024 The women’s suffrage movement was led by two broad groups: the suffragists and the suffragettes. —

Elfy Scott, refinery29.com, 26 Feb. 2024 See all Example Sentences for suffragette

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