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Emmeline

American  
[em-uh-leen, -lahyn] / ˈɛm əˌlin, -ˌlaɪn /

noun

  1. a female given name, form of Amelia.


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Other luminaries, such as the educational reformer Emily Davies and the suffragist Emmeline Pankhurst, actually step out from the background chatter to become major players.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 26, 2026

The idea to take action to improve the lives of California’s foster children initially came to Bale when his daughter, Emmeline Bale, was just 3 years old in the early 2000s.

From MarketWatch Feb. 19, 2026

The invitation also uses imagery from the legendary Hacienda nightclub and Factory Records, and a photo of Manchester-born suffragette Emmeline Pankhurst.

From BBC Dec. 5, 2023

The league was formed in 1907 by campaigners who broke away from the more famous Women’s Social and Political Union because of disagreements with its leader, Emmeline Pankhurst.

From Seattle Times Sep. 18, 2023

Of course, women from Elizabeth I to Emmeline Pankhurst have from time to time given blistering speeches.

From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith

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