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suf·fra·gist

(sŭf′rə-jĭst)

An advocate of the extension of political voting rights, especially to women.

suf′fra·gism n.

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suffragism

any advocacy of the granting or extension of the suffrage to those now denied it, especially to women. — suffragist, n.

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suffragism - the belief that the right to vote should be extended (as to women)

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