phalanstery

phal·an·ster·y

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [fal-uh n-ster-ee]
- /ˈfæl ənˌstɛr i/
- /ˈfæ.lən.stə.rɪ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [fal-uh n-ster-ee]
- /ˈfæl ənˌstɛr i/

Definitions of phalanstery word

noun plural phalanstery the buildings occupied by a phalanx. the community itself. 1
noun plural phalanstery any similar association, or the buildings they occupy. 1
noun phalanstery buildings occupied by a phalanx 0
noun phalanstery a community represented by a phalanx 0
noun phalanstery any similar association or the buildings occupied by such an association 0
noun phalanstery a socialist community as planned by F. M. C. Fourier 0

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Origin of phalanstery

First appearance:

before 1840

One of the 33% newest English words

1840-50; < French phalanstère, blend of phalange phalanx and monastère monastery

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Parts of speech for Phalanstery

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phalanstery popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 74% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

phalanstery usage trend in Literature

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