guild socialism
a form of socialism developed in England in the 20th century, emphasizing decentralization of industry and services with control to be vested in autonomous guilds of workers.
Origin of guild socialism
1Other words from guild socialism
- guild socialist, noun
- guild-so·cial·is·tic, adjective
Words Nearby guild socialism
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How to use guild socialism in a sentence
He has fused the insight of the syndicalist with the plans of the collectivists under the name of guild socialism.
A Preface to Politics | Walter Lippmannguild socialism as a scheme for placing production under the management of the producers seems to me to be on the wrong lines.
The History of the Fabian Society | Edward R. PeaseShe had left a city which sat up nights to talk of universal transition; of European revolution, guild socialism, free verse.
Main Street | Sinclair LewisOf these few, not half a dozen know the meaning of French syndicalism or English guild socialism.
An American Idyll | Cornelia Stratton ParkerIt is in fact something like guild socialism with the socialism left out.
British Dictionary definitions for guild socialism
a form of socialism advocated in Britain in the early 20th century. Industry was to be owned by the state but managed and controlled by worker-controlled guilds
Derived forms of guild socialism
- guild socialist, noun
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