Definition

A woman who fights for women's rights, especially the right to vote.

Example

The suffragette movement played a crucial role in securing voting rights for women.

Conversation

Did you know that my grandmother was a suffragette?

Really? That's amazing!

Yeah, she fought hard for women's rights.

She must have been so inspiring to be around!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

**Suffragette** → It is formed from "suffrage" (from Latin *suffragium*, meaning the right to vote or support) and the diminutive suffix "-ette" (meaning small or little). The word "suffragette" refers to a woman who advocates for the right to vote, emphasizing her role in the suffrage movement.

Memory Tip

Think of 'suffrage' as the right to vote and '-ette' as a term for a woman, which helps you remember that a suffragette is a woman fighting for voting rights.

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