noun

chartist

Chartist

The Chartists demanded universal male suffrage.

The Chartists demanded universal male suffrage.

((a Chartist)) a supporter of the 19th-century Chartist movement The leader of the movement was a famous Chartist.

Synonyms: reformer, activist, radical

From 'charter' (a document granting rights) + '-ist' (a supporter).

Think of people who demanded a 'charter' of rights, or a 'chart' of political demands.

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