CultureAugust 18, 2026
suffragette
SUF-ruh-jet
Definition
A woman who advocated for the right of women to vote, particularly in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Etymology
Derived from the English word 'suffrage' (the right to vote), which comes from the Latin 'suffragium' meaning a vote or support. The '-ette' suffix was added in the early 20th century to indicate a female participant in the movement.
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