Chartism

(c̸härtiz′əm)

noun

  1. a movement for democratic social and political reform in England (1838-48)
  2. its principles set forth in the People's Charter (1838)

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See Chartism in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
The principles and practices of a party of political reformers, chiefly workingmen, active in England from 1838 to 1848.

Origin:

Origin: From Medieval Latin charta, charter (referring to the “People's Charter” of 1837)

Origin: , from Latin, paper, document; see card1

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Related Forms:

  • Chartˈist adjective & n.
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