charter
9 synonyms for charter, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — An official document that creates an organisation or grants specific rights, freedoms, or powers.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. noun
An official document that creates an organisation or grants specific rights, freedoms, or powers.
“The city charter dates back to the 1800s.”
How to use charter
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
charter flight
charter a boat
company charter
founding charter
Etymology
From Old French chartre, from Latin chartula, a diminutive of charta — related to "chart," and a doublet of "chartula."
Full origin of charter →Frequently asked questions
What does “charter” mean?
The word “charter” means an official document that creates an organisation or grants specific rights, freedoms, or powers. In plain terms, a formal founding document, or to rent a vehicle/vessel exclusively.
How do you pronounce “charter”?
“Charter” is pronounced CHAH-tuh (/ˈt͡ʃɑɹtɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “charter” in a sentence?
Here is “charter” used in a sentence: “The city charter dates back to the 1800s.”
What part of speech is “charter”?
Depending on how it is used, “charter” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “charter” come from?
The word “charter” comes from Latin. From Old French chartre, from Latin chartula, a diminutive of charta — related to "chart," and a doublet of "chartula.".
Is “charter” a common word?
“Charter” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the C1 level.
How many meanings does “charter” have?
“Charter” has 4 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an official document that creates an organisation or grants specific rights, freedoms, or powers.
What is the difference between a 'charter' and a 'constitution'?
Both are founding documents, but a charter typically creates an organisation or grants specific rights, freedoms, or powers to it. A constitution sets out the fundamental rules and governing structure of a state or body, so a charter often establishes something that a constitution then governs.
What is the difference between a charter flight and a scheduled flight?
This uses the sense of charter as the renting of a vehicle, boat, or plane for private or exclusive use. A charter flight is booked for a specific group's exclusive use on their chosen route, whereas a scheduled flight runs on a fixed public timetable open to any ticket buyer.
