WordValesuffragist
a person campaigning for the right to vote
In more detail
1. (noun) a person who fought for the right to vote, especially women's right to vote in the late 1800s and early 1900s
Examples
- The suffragist marched in the street demanding equal voting rights for women.
How to use suffragist
Suffragist refers broadly to anyone who advocated for voting rights, though it is most commonly associated with women's suffrage campaigners of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The term can apply to male or female advocates, though suffragette is often used specifically for militant female activists, particularly in British English. It appears primarily in historical contexts and discussions of democratic rights.
Common phrases
- suffragist movement
- early suffragist
- female suffragist
- suffragist campaign
- women suffragist
Synonyms
suffragette · voting rights activist · women's rights advocate
Word family
suffrage (noun) · suffragette (noun, specifically female)
A common mistake
Learners sometimes confuse suffragist with suffragette, which often carries connotations of militancy (especially in British usage) and is more specifically associated with women.
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