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



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