noun
suffragette
suhf-ruh-JEHT
noun
1
A woman who campaigned, often through militant action, for women's right to vote in the early 1900s, especially in Britain.
"The suffragettes chained themselves to railings to draw attention to their cause."
How to Use Suffragette
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA woman activist who fought for women's voting rights in the early 20th century.
Common mistake
Distinct from "suffragist," a broader, earlier term for anyone (often using peaceful methods) campaigning for voting rights.
Easily confused with
suffragist
Word Forms
suffragettes plural
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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.