Fourierism

noun

Fou·​ri·​er·​ism ˈfu̇r-ē-ə-ˌri-zəm How to pronounce Fourierism (audio)
-ē-ˌā-ˌi-
: a system for reorganizing society into cooperative communities of small self-sustaining groups
Fourierist
ˈfu̇r-ē-ə-rist How to pronounce Fourierism (audio)
-ē-ˌā-ist
noun

Word History

Etymology

French fouriérisme, from F. M. C. Fourier

First Known Use

1843, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Fourierism was in 1843

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“Fourierism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Fourierism. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.

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