Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • A prominent American suffragist and feminist: Elizabeth Cady Stanton was a leading figure in the early women's rights movement in the United States. She is best known for her lifelong advocacy for women's suffrage (the right to vote) and for challenging the social and legal practices that enforced gender inequality.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • Elizabeth Cady Stanton co-organized the first women's rights convention in Seneca Falls in 1848.
  • The writings and speeches of Elizabeth Cady Stanton were instrumental in shaping feminist thought in the 19th century.
  • Many historians study the partnership between Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony.

Advanced Usage

• "The legacy of Elizabeth Cady Stanton": refers to the enduring impact of her work and ideas on gender equality and social reform.

  • The legacy of Elizabeth Cady Stanton continues to inspire activists today.

• "Stanton's Declaration of Sentiments": refers specifically to the revolutionary document she primarily authored for the 1848 Seneca Falls Convention, which demanded equal rights for women.

  • Stanton's Declaration of Sentiments was modeled on the U.S. Declaration of Independence.

Variants and Related Words

• Stanton, Elizabeth Cady: The full name, often used in formal or academic contexts.
• Cady Stanton: A less common variant.

Synonyms

• Suffragist: An advocate for the extension of voting rights, especially to women.
• Feminist: A supporter of women's rights on the grounds of political, social, and economic equality to men.
• Women's rights activist: A person who campaigns for the rights and equality of women.

Related Phrases and Concepts

• Seneca Falls Convention: The 1848 convention for women's rights where Stanton played a leading role.
• National Woman Suffrage Association (NWSA): An organization co-founded by Stanton and Susan B. Anthony to campaign for a constitutional amendment granting women the vote.

Noun

1. United States suffragist and feminist; called for reform of the practices that perpetuated sexual inequality (1815-1902)