syndicalism

[ sin-di-kuh-liz-uhm ]

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.

syndicalism

/ 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

Derived Forms

• ˈsyndicalist, adjectivenoun
• ˈsyndical, adjective
• ˌsyndicalˈistic, adjective

Other Words From

• syndi·cal·ist adjective noun
• syndi·cal·istic adjective
• anti·syndi·cal·ism noun
• anti·syndi·cal·ist noun adjective
• pro·syndi·cal·ism noun
• pro·syndi·cal·ist noun adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of syndicalism¹

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

Example Sentences

Syndicalism and bolshevism involve speedy and drastic action—hence the force of their appeal.

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This idea is known as Syndicalism, derived from the French word "syndicat," meaning a labor union.

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Let us next examine the stages between capitalism and Syndicalism.

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This revolution was an interesting combination of the ideas of Socialism and Syndicalism.

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Certain friends greatly fear that some things said in this booklet may fall foul of the criminal-syndicalism laws.

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