Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • Historical figure: Sojourner Truth was an African American abolitionist and women's rights activist. She was born into slavery, escaped to freedom, and became a nationally known speaker and advocate.

Usage

• Proper noun:
  • Sojourner Truth delivered her famous "Ain't I a Woman?" speech in 1851.
  • The biography details the life of Sojourner Truth.

Advanced Usage

• As a symbol: The name "Sojourner Truth" is often used to represent the intersection of the 19th-century abolitionist and women's suffrage movements.
  • Her legacy places Sojourner Truth at the heart of two great struggles for justice.

Variants and Related Words

• Sojourner (noun): A temporary resident or traveler. (This was the name she chose for herself).
  • She named herself Sojourner because she felt called to travel and preach.

Synonyms

• Abolitionist: A person who advocated for the end of slavery.
• Suffragist: A person who advocated for women's right to vote.
• Activist: A person who campaigns for social or political change.

Related Phrases

• "Ain't I a Woman?": The popular name given to Sojourner Truth's extemporaneous 1851 speech arguing for equal rights for African American women.
  • The power of "Ain't I a Woman?" continues to resonate.

Noun

1. United States abolitionist and feminist who was freed from slavery and became a leading advocate of the abolition of slavery and for the rights of women (1797-1883)