n. 1. One who possesses or exercises the political right of suffrage; a voter. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. One who has certain opinions or desires about the political right of suffrage; as, a woman suffragist. [ 1913 Webster ]
It is curious that . . . Louisa Castelefort should be obliged after her marriage immediately to open her doors and turn ultra liberal, or an universal suffragist. Miss Edgeworth. [ 1913 Webster ]