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Manchesterism.

A sociopolitical and economic movement of the 19th century that originated in Manchester, England, and argued that free trade would lead to a more equitable society, making essential products available to all.

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Meaning & usage

noun
  1. A sociopolitical and economic movement of the 19th century that originated in Manchester, England, and argued that free trade would lead to a more equitable society, making essential products available to all.

    historical · uncountable
  2. A form of municipal socialism particularly associated with Greater Manchester under mayor Andy Burnham, focused on devolving public services to local public control, and attracting investment through partnerships.

    UK · uncountable
Where this word comes from

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *ḱes- Proto-Indo-European *-tḗr Proto-Indo-European *-trom Proto-Indo-European *ḱstrom Proto-Italic *kastrom Latin castrum Latin castrabor. Old English ceasterder. Old English Mameċeaster Middle English [Term?] English Manchester Proto-Indo-European *-id- Proto-Indo-European *-yéti Proto-Indo-European *-idyéti Proto-Hellenic *-íd͏̌d͏̌ō Ancient Greek -ῐ́ζω (-ĭ́zō) Proto-Indo-European *-mos Proto-Indo-European *-mós Ancient Greek -μός (-mós) Ancient Greek -ισμός (-ismós)der. English -ism English Manchesterism From Manchester + -ism.

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