SUFFRAGISM

suffragism

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

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

suffragism (uncountable)

(historical) A political movement in the late 19th century that fought for women's right to vote in Great Britain and the United States.

Source: Wiktionary



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MONASTICISM

(noun) asceticism as a form of religious life; usually conducted in a community under a common rule and characterized by celibacy and poverty and obedience


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