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phalanstery.

An association or community organized on the plan of Charles Fourier, with living space divided hierarchically and higher pay for those carrying out unpopular tasks.

11 characters4 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈfælənˌstɜɹi/US
  1. An association or community organized on the plan of Charles Fourier, with living space divided hierarchically and higher pay for those carrying out unpopular tasks.

  2. The dwelling house of a Fourierite community.

Where this word comes from

From French phalanstère.

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