Cabet

American  

[ka-be] / kaˈbɛ /

noun

1. Étienne 1788–1856, French socialist who established a utopian community in the U.S. (in Illinois) called Icaria: became U.S. citizen 1854.

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Example Sentences

Deeply scarred by the 1930s Depression, politicians, labor leaders and intellectuals adopted the slogan of 19th century French Utopian Socialist Etienne Cabet: "Nothing is impossible for a government that wants the good of its citizens."

From Time Magazine Archive

Cabet chose exile, and took up his residence in England, where he fell under the influence of Owen's agitation and became a convert to his Socialistic views.

From Socialism A Summary and Interpretation of Socialist Principles by Spargo, John

Cabet, born in Dijon, France, in 1788, was the son of a fairly prosperous cooper, and received a good university education.

From Socialism A Summary and Interpretation of Socialist Principles by Spargo, John

Some communities have for many years bravely endured the burden of debt, penury, and discomfort, to be loyal to the memory of their founder, as in the case at Icaria of the followers of Cabet.

From Some Objections To Socialism From "The Atheistic Platform", Twelve Lectures by Bradlaugh, Charles

Cabet, in Corsica, joined the radical anti-administration forces, and became a thorn in the side of the government.

From Socialism A Summary and Interpretation of Socialist Principles by Spargo, John