suffragist

noun

suf·​frag·​ist ˈsəf-ri-jist 

: one who advocates for women's voting rights

Examples of suffragist in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Other events included walking and bus tours throughout the neighborhood, where the noted journalist, women’s suffragist and co-founder of the NAACP once resided. — Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2026

The 19th Amendment would not be ratified for another two years, and the tea room served as a gathering place for both pro and anti suffragists. — Nancy Vienneau, Southern Living, 17 May 2026

The suffragist aimed to change that. — USA Today, 6 May 2026

For example, it was worn by the suffragist movement to communicate solidarity and make a statement during times of protest. — Pooja Mistry, Forbes.com, 16 Mar. 2026

Word History

Etymology

suffrage + -ist entry 1

First Known Use

1818, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

suffragist

noun

suf·​frag·​ist ˈsəf-ri-jəst 

: a person who supports extending voting rights especially to women