suffragette
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Noun — A woman who campaigned, often through militant action, for women's right to vote in the early 1900s, especially in Britain.
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Etymology
Formed from suffrage plus -ette. Coined mockingly by the Daily Mail in 1906, but later embraced proudly by the Women's Social and Political Union.
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What does “suffragette” mean?
The word “suffragette” means a woman who campaigned, often through militant action, for women's right to vote in the early 1900s, especially in Britain. In plain terms, a woman activist who fought for women's voting rights in the early 20th century.
How do you pronounce “suffragette”?
“Suffragette” is pronounced suhf-ruh-JEHT (/ˌsʌf.ɹəˈd͡ʒɛt/ in IPA).
How do you use “suffragette” in a sentence?
Here is “suffragette” used in a sentence: “The suffragettes chained themselves to railings to draw attention to their cause.”
What part of speech is “suffragette”?
“Suffragette” is a noun.
Where does the word “suffragette” come from?
The word “suffragette” dates back to around 1906. Formed from suffrage plus -ette. Coined mockingly by the Daily Mail in 1906, but later embraced proudly by the Women's Social and Political Union.