CHARTISM
Chartism
(noun) the principles of a body of 19th century English reformers who advocated better social and economic conditions for working people
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Named after the People's Charter of 1838.
Proper noun
Chartism (plural Chartisms)
(historical) A movement for political and social reform in the United Kingdom during the mid-19th century.
Etymology
Noun
chartism (uncountable)
(finance) The practices and methodologies of chartists.
Source: Wiktionary
Chart"ism, n. Etym: [F. charte charter. Cf. Charte, Chart.]
Definition: The principles of a political party in England (1838-48), which
contended for universal suffrage, the vote by ballot, annual
parliaments, equal electoral districts, and other radical reforms, as
set forth in a document called the People's Charter.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition