Chartism
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
1Other words from Chartism
- Chartist, noun, adjective
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British Dictionary definitions for Chartism
/ (ˈtʃɑːˌtɪzəm) /
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
1Derived forms of Chartism
- Chartist, noun, adjective
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