Etymology

phalanstery

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Today it means: An association or community organized on the plan of Charles Fourier, with living space divided hierarchically and higher pay for those carrying out unpopular tasks. Full definition →

French phalanstère
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  1. French · derived fromphalanstère
  2. English todayphalanstery

From French phalanstère.

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