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Chartism — was a movement for political and social reform in the United Kingdom during the mid 19th century, between 1838 and 1859. It takes its name from the People s Charter of 1838. Chartism was possibly the first mass working class labour movement in… … Wikipedia
Chartism — Chart ism, n. [F. charte charter. Cf. {Charte}, {Chart}.] 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… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
chartism — chartísm [ch pron. c] s. n. Trimis de gall, 08.12.2007. Sursa: DOOM 2 … Dicționar Român
Chartism — ► NOUN ▪ a UK parliamentary reform movement of 1837 48, the principles of which were set out in a manifesto called The People s Charter. DERIVATIVES Chartist noun & adjective … English terms dictionary
Chartism — [chärt′iz΄əm] n. 1. a movement for democratic social and political reform in England (1838 48) 2. its principles set forth in the People s Charter (1838) Chartist n., adj … English World dictionary
Chartism — Chartist, n., adj. /chahr tiz euhm/, n. 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… … Universalium
Chartism — noun Etymology: Medieval Latin charta charter, from Latin, document Date: 1839 the principles and practices of a body of 19th century English political reformers advocating better social and industrial conditions for the working classes •… … New Collegiate Dictionary
CHARTISM — a movement of the working classes of Great Britain for greater political power than was conceded to them by the Reform Bill of 1832, and which found expression in a document called the People s Charter, drawn up in 1838, embracing six points,… … The Nuttall Encyclopaedia
chartism — n. principles of a body of 19th century English reformers who advocated better social and economic conditions for working people … English contemporary dictionary
Chartism — noun a UK parliamentary reform movement of 1837–48, the principles of which were set out in a manifesto called The People s Charter. Derivatives Chartist noun & adjective … English new terms dictionary
