female suffrage

[ fee-meyl suhf-rij ]

noun

1. woman suffrage.

female suffrage

noun

1. another name for women's suffrage

Word History and Origins

Origin of female suffrage¹

First recorded in 1865–70

Example Sentences

She calls Sophia "an important bridge between Indian activists and white British activists for female suffrage".

From BBC

Churchill's attitude towards Ireland and Bolshevik Russia badly damaged his relationship with these voters, along with limited female suffrage, which Churchill later said had "altered the political character of Dundee".

From BBC

The experience shook her, and helped fuel what became a lifelong dedication to causes ranging from workers’ rights to female suffrage.

From New York Times

While unsuccessful in their immediate objective, their evidence might have spurred the British Parliament to leave the decision about female suffrage to the discretion of the Indian provinces.

From BBC

Intrigued by a colourful badge Singh wore proclaiming "Votes for Women," Lam and Tata were quickly drawn into the cause of Indian female suffrage.

From BBC