First Known Use: 1839
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Chartism
noun Char·tism \ˈchär-ˌti-zəm\
Definition of CHARTISM
: the principles and practices of a body of 19th century English political reformers advocating better social and industrial conditions for the working classes
— Char·tist \ˈchär-tist\ noun or adjective
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Origin of CHARTISM
Medieval Latin charta charter, from Latin, document
Rhymes with CHARTISM
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