suffragist

noun

suf·​frag·​ist ˈsəf-ri-jist How to pronounce suffragist (audio)
: one who advocates extension of suffrage especially to women

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And the Wing itself was founded by seven suffragists to provide war relief. Jeryl Brunner, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025 The decision left suffragists concerned that without married women’ independent citizenship, suffrage would be an impossibility. Time, 19 May 2025 However, when her niece, a notorious suffragist, finds herself in trouble — Amelia knows exactly who can save the day. Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 7 May 2025 In the 1870s, suffragist and writer Julia Ward Howe suggested Mother’s Day as a chance to unite women and rally for peace. Andrew Torgan, CNN Money, 11 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for suffragist

Word History

Etymology

suffrage + -ist entry 1

First Known Use

1818, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of suffragist was in 1818

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“Suffragist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/suffragist. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.

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suffragist

noun
suf·​frag·​ist ˈsəf-ri-jəst How to pronounce suffragist (audio)
: a person who supports extending voting rights especially to women
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