Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • A prominent American social reformer and women's rights activist: Susan B. Anthony was a pivotal figure in the women's suffrage movement in the United States, campaigning tirelessly for women's right to vote and for broader social equality.

Usage

• The name "Susan B. Anthony" is used to refer to the historical figure herself, her legacy, and her contributions.
• It is commonly encountered in historical, academic, and social justice contexts.

Examples

• Proper noun:
  • Susan B. Anthony co-founded the National Woman Suffrage Association.
  • Many schools teach about the activism of Susan B. Anthony.
  • A dollar coin was minted featuring the profile of Susan B. Anthony.

Advanced Usage

• "A Susan B. Anthony figure": used metaphorically to describe a pioneering leader in the fight for women's rights or social justice.
  • She is considered a Susan B. Anthony figure for her generation's equal pay movement.

Variants and Related Words

• Anthony, Susan Brownell Anthony: Full name variants.
• Suffragist (n): A person who advocates for the extension of suffrage, especially to women. Susan B. Anthony is a quintessential example.
• Feminist (n): A supporter of women's rights on the grounds of equality of the sexes. Anthony is considered a foundational feminist icon.

Synonyms

• Suffrage leader
• Women's rights pioneer
• Social reformer

Related Phrases and Concepts

• "Susan B. Anthony Amendment": A historical term referring to what later became the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, granting women the right to vote. Anthony was a leading campaigner for it.
  • The ratification of the Susan B. Anthony Amendment was a landmark victory.
• "On the shoulders of Susan B. Anthony": An idiom implying that current achievements in women's rights are built upon the foundational work of activists like her.
  • We stand on the shoulders of Susan B. Anthony in the continued fight for equality.

Noun

1. United States suffragist (1820-1906)