Suffragette
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌsʌf.ɹəˈd͡ʒɛt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Suffragette is a noun meaning (historical) A female supporter, often militant, of women's right to vote in the early 20th century, especially in Great Britain.
Meaning
(historical) A female supporter, often militant, of women's right to vote in the early 20th century, especially in Great Britain.
Example Sentences
Perhaps no single location resonates for women’s rights campaigners today as much as Holloway, the first female-only prison, where militant suffragettes were incarcerated, went on hunger strike and were savagely force-fed.
Word Forms
- suffragettes
Synonyms for suffragette
Depending on context, synonyms include suffragist.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include suffragist, suffragettism, suffrajitsu, freewoman, fair, ultrafemme.
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