suffragist

noun

suf·frag·ist ˈsəf-ri-jist

: one who advocates extension of suffrage especially to women

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The suffragists were arrested, given monthslong sentences for misdemeanor charges, and detained in terrible conditions. —

Barbara Spindel, The Christian Science Monitor, 2 Jan. 2025 How Women’s Suffrage Has Been Represented in American Film Matthew Wills December 9, 2017 Women's suffrage was usually portrayed negatively in early films, but suffragists well recognized the importance of movies in getting their message out. —

JSTOR Daily, 18 Sep. 2024 In a cast that includes Jenn Colella, Nikki M. James, Grace McLean and Emily Skinner, Taub plays the suffragist leader Alice Paul. —

Laura Collins-Hughes, New York Times, 26 Dec. 2024 Her home is decorated with political memorabilia, including a vintage suffragist button and a photo of Barack Obama. —

Charlotte Alter/philadelphia, TIME, 29 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for suffragist