Susan B. Anthony

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An American woman who worked for women's right to vote

proper noun
/ˈsuːzən biː ˈænθəni/

: Susan B. Anthony

As a prominent figure in the fight for women's equality, Susan B. Anthony's legacy continues to inspire activists today.

Examples

In 1920, the efforts of Susan B. Anthony and other suffragists were finally realized when the 19th Amendment was ratified, granting women the right to vote.
Fifty-two-year-old suffragist Susan B. Anthony registers to vote, and four days later, on November 5, she casts her vote in the presidential election for incumbent Republican President Ulysses S. Grant.

Blog text (12)
Susan B. Anthony is celebrated for her tireless advocacy for women's rights and her significant contributions to the suffrage movement in the United States.

Synonyms

suffragette

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Archaic

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A woman who fought for women's right to vote in the early 1900s

is an American reformer who played a pivotal role in the women's suffrage movement

Surface Forms

Susan B. Anthony main

Morphology

Susan + B. + Anthony

This is a proper name referring to a specific historical person; knowing the constituent name parts ('Susan', 'B.', 'Anthony') does not allow a B1 learner to infer the sense 'American social reformer and women's rights activist'. Proper nouns are referential and non-compositional across languages, so the meaning is not derivable from the parts.

Etymology

Susan B. Anthony was an American woman who worked for women's right 'to vote' in the 1800s by giving speeches and organizing groups. So her name now stands for that fight and is used for things named after her, like a coin and awards.