Fourierite

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Fourier +‎ -ite.

Adjective[edit]

Fourierite (comparative more Fourierite, superlative most Fourierite)

  1. Of, pertaining to, characteristic of, or associated with Charles Fourier or his socialist and philosophic theories.
    • 1883 May 31, Wednesday, The New York Times, “A Fourierite apostle”:
      It is a curious commentary upon the elevating and purifying influence of Fourierite doctrines that their chief advocate in this country should be accused at the age of 73 of deserting his wife and living in illicit relations with another woman.

Noun[edit]

Fourierite (plural Fourierites)

  1. A supporter of Fourierism.

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