Suffragist

Pronunciation: /ˈsʌfrədʒɪst/

Definitions of suffragist

noun a person, especially a woman, who advocates for the right to vote, especially for women

Example Sentences

A1 The suffragist fought for women's right to vote.

A2 The suffragist organized peaceful protests to advocate for suffrage.

B1 The suffragist's efforts eventually led to women gaining the right to vote.

B2 The suffragist's dedication to the cause inspired many others to join the movement.

C1 The suffragist's activism paved the way for future generations of women in politics.

C2 The suffragist's legacy continues to be honored in the fight for gender equality.

Examples of suffragist in a Sentence

formal The suffragist movement played a crucial role in advocating for women's right to vote.

informal My great-grandmother was a suffragist and fought for women's rights back in the day.

slang She's a real suffragist, always standing up for what she believes in.

figurative Being a suffragist in today's society means fighting for equality in all aspects of life.

Grammatical Forms of suffragist

• plural: suffragists
• comparative: more suffragist
• superlative: most suffragist
• present tense: suffragist
• future tense: will suffragist
• perfect tense: has suffragist
• continuous tense: is suffragisting
• singular: suffragist
• positive degree: suffragist
• infinitive: to suffragist
• gerund: suffragisting
• participle: suffragisted

Origin and Evolution of suffragist

First Known Use: 1798 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'suffragist' originated from the Latin word 'suffragium', which means the right to vote or support in voting.

Evolution of the word: Initially used to describe individuals advocating for the right to vote, the term 'suffragist' has evolved to encompass those who support gender equality and women's rights in general.