PHALANSTERY

Etymology

Noun

phalanstery (plural phalansteries)

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.

The dwelling house of a Fourierite community.

Synonyms

• (Fourierite community): phalanstère, phalanx

Source: Wiktionary


Phal"an*ster*y, n.; pl. -ies. Etym: [F. phalanstère, fr. Gr.

1. An association or community organized on the plan of Fourier. See Fourierism.

2. The dwelling house of a Fourierite community.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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(verb) conform one’s action or practice to; “keep appointments”; “she never keeps her promises”; “We kept to the original conditions of the contract”


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