Fourierist

noun

Fou·​ri·​er·​ist -ərə̇st How to pronounce Fourierist (audio)
variants or Fourierite
-əˌrīt
plural -s
: an advocate of Fourierism

Word History

Etymology

fourierist from French fouriériste, from F. M. Charles Fourier †1837 + English -ite

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“Fourierist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Fourierist. Accessed 16 Dec. 2025.

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