Suffragette (noun)

A woman who actively campaigns for the right to vote in political elections, especially during the early 20th century.

Origin:

Derived from the latin word "suffragium", meaning "right to vote".

Examples:

1. The suffragettes in Britain fought for many years to achieve voting rights for women.
2. The suffragettes often used nonviolent tactics, such as hunger strikes, to draw attention to their cause.
3. The suffragettes faced opposition and persecution, including imprisonment and force-feeding.
4. The suffragettes were an important part of the women's rights movement.
5. The suffragettes played a significant role in gaining voting rights for women in the United States and many other countries.