Definitions for: Chartism


[n] the principles of a body of 19th century English reformers who advocated better social and economic conditions for working people



Webster (1913) Definition: 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.

See Also: ethic, moral principle, value orientation, value-system

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