# phalanstery

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈfælənˌstɜɹi/

## Definitions
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.

## Etymology
From French phalanstère.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/phalanstery