Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • A historical figure: Susan Anthony refers to a specific individual, Susan B. Anthony, a prominent American social reformer and women's rights activist who played a pivotal role in the women's suffrage movement.

Usage

• The term "Susan Anthony" is used as a proper noun to identify the historical person. It is typically used in historical, biographical, and educational contexts when discussing the fight for women's rights in the United States.

Examples

• Proper noun:
  • Susan Anthony dedicated her life to the cause of women's suffrage.
  • The biography of Susan Anthony inspired a new generation of activists.
  • We studied the speeches of Susan Anthony in history class.

Advanced Usage

• The name can be used metonymically to represent the ideals of the early women's rights movement.
  • Her commitment was the Susan Anthony of our time. (This figurative use suggests a person embodying similar dedication and principles.)

Variants and Related Words

• Susan B. Anthony: The full name, including the middle initial, is the most common and precise variant.
• Anthony, Susan B.: A common citation format in academic and reference works.

Synonyms

• Suffragist: A person advocating for the right to vote, especially for women. (Susan Anthony is a specific example of a suffragist.)
• Women's rights activist: A person who campaigns for women's political, social, and economic rights.
• Reformer: A person who works to change and improve a system or practice.

Related Phrases and Concepts

• Susan B. Anthony Amendment: A historical term referring to what became the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, granting women the right to vote.
• Anthony Dollar: A colloquial term for the Susan B. Anthony one-dollar coin minted in the United States. (Note: This is a compound term referencing her likeness.)

Noun

1. United States suffragist (1820-1906)