Chartism

[ chahr-tiz-uhm ]

noun
  1. the principles or movement of a party of political reformers, chiefly workingmen, in England from 1838 to 1848: so called from the document (People's Charter, or National Charter ) that contained a statement of their principles and demands.

Origin of Chartism

1
First recorded in 1830–40; chart “charter” (now obsolete) + -ism; see origin at charta,-ism

Other words from Chartism

  • Chartist, noun, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for Chartism

Chartism

/ (ˈtʃɑːˌtɪzəm) /


noun
  1. British history the principles of the reform movement in Britain from 1838 to 1848, which included manhood suffrage, payment of Members of Parliament, equal electoral districts, annual parliaments, voting by ballot, and the abolition of property qualifications for MPs

Origin of Chartism

1
named after the People's Charter, a document which stated their aims

Derived forms of Chartism

  • Chartist, noun, adjective

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