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Definition of suffragism

suffragism

/ˈsʌf.rə.dʒɪ.zəm/
suf · fra · gism
Adjective:suffragistic
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• noun

1

The political movement, doctrine, or advocacy for the extension of the right to vote in public elections, especially to women.

Example

"Early twentieth-century suffragism united activists from diverse social backgrounds in the pursuit of equal voting rights."

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• Nearby Words

suffocation
suffrage
suffragette
suffragism
suffragist
suffuse
sugar

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the late 19th century from the noun 'suffrage' (from Latin 'suffragium', meaning a voting tablet or the right to vote) and the suffix '-ism'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Suffragism. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/suffragism
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