phalanstery

[ fal-uhn-ster-ee ]

noun

, plural phal·an·ster·ies.

1. (in Fourierism)
   1. the buildings occupied by a phalanx.
   2. the community itself.
2. any similar association, or the buildings they occupy.

phalanstery

/ ˈfælənstərɪ; -strɪ /

noun

1. in Fourierism
   1. buildings occupied by a phalanx
   2. a community represented by a phalanx
2. any similar association or the buildings occupied by such an association

Word History and Origins

Origin of phalanstery¹

1840–50; < French phalanstère, blend of phalange phalanx and monastère monastery

Word History and Origins

Origin of phalanstery¹

C19: from French phalanstère, from phalange phalanx , on the model of monastère monastery

Example Sentences

The advantages afforded by consumption in common, or the combination of use, have been enthusiastically dwelt upon by Fourier, and the organization of his phalansteries is based essentially on that principle.

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By resolution of the phalanstery," he said, in a voice husky with emotion, "I release you, Rosebud, from a life for which you are naturally unfitted.

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Fourier's phalanstery, on the other hand, was to be a central palace with two wings.

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Proudhon had only contempt for the phalanstery and national workshop of his predecessors.

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Still we are dead against your phalansteries and his love saloons.

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