chartist
Translation
Chartist
Examples
The Chartist movement demanded universal suffrage.
The Chartist movement demanded universal suffrage.
Grammar Patterns
a chartist a supporter of Chartism He was a leading chartist in the 1840s.
Similar Words
Synonyms: activist, reformer, radical
Etymology
From 'charter' (a document of rights) + '-ist' (a supporter). It refers to the People's Charter of 1838.
Memory Tips
Think of a person ('-ist') who supports a 'charter' of rights.