1. a person who advocates for the right to vote, especially for women
Usage: historical

Examples

• Susan B. Anthony was a prominent suffragist who fought for women’s voting rights.
• The suffragist movement gained momentum in the early 20th century.
• Many suffragists were arrested during protests outside the White House.
• The museum has an exhibit about famous suffragists and their contributions.
• Alice Paul was a radical suffragist who organized hunger strikes.
• British suffragists used both peaceful and militant tactics to achieve their goals.