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Fourierism

[ foor-ee-uh-riz-uhm ]

noun

  1. the social system proposed by François Marie Charles Fourier, under which society was to be organized into phalanxes or associations, each large enough for all industrial and social requirements.


Fourierism

/ ˈfʊərɪəˌraɪt; ˈfʊərɪəˌrɪzəm /

noun

  1. the system of Charles Fourier under which society was to be organized into self-sufficient cooperatives
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Derived Forms

  • ˌFourierˈistic, adjective
  • ˈFourierist, nounadjective
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Other Words From

  • Fouri·er·ist Fou·ri·er·ite [foor, -ee-, uh, -rahyt], noun
  • Fouri·er·istic adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of Fourierism1

From the French word fouriérisme, dating back to 1835–45. See Fourier, -ism
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Example Sentences

Fourierism, on the contrary, was flourishing in France and in consequence of its nature not as a party but as a school.

But how do you account for this wonderful change, this unprecedented fever for Fourierism?

Mr. Albert Brisbane's attempt to domesticate Fourierism among us was cordially considered, but not cordially welcomed.

Fourierism had been the theme—the Phalanstery versus Individual Housekeeping.

Thus our theory harmonizes Owenism with Fourierism, and regards them both as working toward the same end in American history.

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