syndicalism

American  

[sin-di-kuh-liz-uhm] / ˈsɪn dɪ kəˌlɪz əm /

noun

1. a form or development of trade unionism, originating in France, that aims at the possession of the means of production and distribution, and ultimately at the control of society, by federated bodies of industrial workers, and that seeks to realize its purposes through general strikes, terrorism, sabotage, etc.

2. an economic system in which workers own and manage industry.

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syndicalism British  

/ ˈsɪndɪkəˌlɪzəm /

noun

1. a revolutionary movement and theory advocating the seizure of the means of production and distribution by syndicates of workers through direct action, esp a general strike

2. an economic system resulting from such action

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Other Word Forms

• antisyndicalism noun
• antisyndicalist noun
• prosyndicalism noun
• prosyndicalist noun
• syndical adjective
• syndicalist adjective
• syndicalistic adjective

Etymology

Origin of syndicalism

From the French word syndicalisme, dating back to 1905–10. See syndical, -ism

Example Sentences

The catch-all charge was a fairly new California felony banning “criminal syndicalism.”

From Los Angeles Times

When asked if she knew the phrase “criminal syndicalism,” Ball replied, “No, but it is pretty.”

From New York Times

Harris even though in 1969 the Supreme Court declared criminal syndicalism laws unconstitutional.

From Salon

This indicates a world-wide protectionist system, such a system as, for instance, might conceivably be established under some form of syndicalism.

From Project Gutenberg

Highly syndicated combinations warn the public against the menace of predatory syndicalism.

From Project Gutenberg