phalanstery
Syllabification: (phal·an·ster·y)
Pronunciation: /ˈfalənˌsterē/
Definition of phalanstery
noun ( plural phalansteries)
Origin:
mid 19th century: from French phalanstère (used by Fourier in his socialist scheme for the reorganization of society), blend of Latin phalanx 'band (of soldiers), group' and French monastère 'monastery'