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2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: 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 reforms, as set forth in a document called the People's Charter. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: Chartism n : the principles of a body of 19th century English reformers who advocated better social and economic conditions for working people [syn: {Chartism}]
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